Louisiana State University

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Baton Rouge, LA — Public flagship research university, est. 1853; home of the Tigers; SEC member; one of the most passionate college football fan bases in America — Tiger Stadium ("Death Valley") holds 102,000+ fans and is regarded as one of the most intimidating venues in sports; alma mater of Bob Pettit (Basketball HOF), Odell Beckham Jr., Tyrann Mathieu, and Leonard Fournette; the 2019 LSU Tigers went 15–0 and won the national championship with Joe Burrow winning the Heisman Trophy; strong programs in agriculture, engineering, law, and veterinary medicine

Notable alumni

Bob Pettit

Basketball · from Baton Rouge

Joe Burrow

Football · from Athens

Leonard Fournette

Football · from New Orleans

Odell Beckham Jr.

Football · from Baton Rouge

Ryan Clark

Football · from Marrero

Shaquille O'Neal

Basketball · from Newark

Tyrann Mathieu

Football · from New Orleans

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