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5 Must-Watch LSU Football Games in 2015

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5 Must-Watch LSU Football Games in 2015

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After a rather disappointing season in 2014, the LSU Tigers will be excited to get back on the field in 2015. The Bayou Bengals were just 4-4 in SEC play last year, which will set them up with a revenge tour through the SEC West in 2015, as they try to make it back to the SEC Title Game. As Les Miles tries to get his team back to the top, here are five must-watch games on the LSU schedule in 2015.

5. vs. Florida, October 17

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5. vs. Florida, October 17

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The Tigers and the Gators always seem to put on a good show, and there's no reason to think this year will be any different. New Florida head coach Jim McElwain coming to Tiger Stadium for the first time since losing there as Alabama's offensive coordinator in 2011 is a nice subplot. More importantly, this is a matchup of two teams that always put on a good show, and two teams with a lot to prove heading into 2015.

4. vs. Auburn, September 19

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4. vs. Auburn, September 19

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Auburn handed LSU its most humiliating loss of 2014, as they dominated the Bayou Bengals 41-7. That loss has most likely been eating at LSU all offseason, and they won't have to wait long into the season to get revenge against the other Tigers of the SEC West. This will also be a proving ground for both sides, who were both disappointed in how last season ended for them and are eager to get back to the top of the SEC West.

3. at Mississippi State, September 12

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3. at Mississippi State, September 12

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This is another game in which LSU will be looking for redemption, as the Bulldogs handled their business and scored an impressive win in Batou Rouge last year. State figures to have one of the top quarterbacks in the SEC in Dak Prescott, making this game a tough test for an LSU defense that loses several key players. This is also the SEC opener for the Tigers, who can make a strong statement if they can find a way to win in Starkville.

2. vs. Arkansas, November 14

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2. vs. Arkansas, November 14

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The Battle for the Golden Boot will take on extra meaning this year after the Tigers were shut out by Arkansas last season. Obviously, payback will be on LSU's mind, but in addition to that, the Razorbacks are suddenly relevant in the SEC West, which could give this game significant meaning in the SEC West. Of course, if the Hogs can beat LSU in back-to-back years, this rivalry could start to take on more meaning in future years.

1. at Alabama, November 7

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1. at Alabama, November 7

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This match up doesn't have quite as much luster as it did a few years ago, but it's still one of the most anticipated games in the SEC. Whether LSU likes it or not, the road to the SEC Championship Game still goes through Tuscaloosa, so if the Tigers want to get to the top of the SEC West, they're going to have to beat Alabama. In terms of entertainment value, these two teams rarely disappoint when they face off, making this a must-watch game.

Bryan Zarpentine is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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