The national championships seasons

The LSU Tigers represent the Louisiana State University and began playing football in 1893 and have competed in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) since 1933. LSU's Tiger Stadium is one of the largest and loudest stadiums in college football, with a capacity of over 102,000.

The Tigers' most successful era came under head coach Paul Dietzel, who led the team to its first national championship in 1958. Dietzel's Tigers were known for their high-powered offense and dominant defense.

LSU won its second national championship in 2003 under head coach Nick Saban. Saban's Tigers were led by quarterback Matt Mauck and a star-studded defense that included All-Americans Marcus Spears and Tyrann Mathieu. LSU won its third national championship in 2007 under head coach Les Miles. Miles' Tigers were led by quarterback JaMarcus Russell and a powerful running game that featured Jacob Hester and Keiland Williams.

The Tigers won their fourth national championship in 2019 under head coach Ed Orgeron. Orgeron's Tigers were led by quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, and a dominant defense that included All-Americans Derek Stingley Jr. and Grant Delpit. The Tigers have had numerous notable players over the years, including:

• Billy Cannon (Heisman Trophy winner in 1959)
• Bert Jones Jr. (Heisman Trophy runner-up in 1972)
• Glenn Dorsey (Heisman Trophy runner-up in 2007)
• Joe Burrow (Heisman Trophy winner in 2019)
• Jim Taylor (1957 All-American)
• Doc Fenton (Early 20th Century Ahll of Fame QB)
• Ja'Marr Chase (2021 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year)

For more history of the LSU Tigers consult the posts collected below.

The LSU Tigers represent the Louisiana State University and began playing football in 1893 and have competed in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) since 1933. LSU's Tiger Stadium is one of the largest and loudest stadiums in college football, with a capacity of over 102,000.

The Tigers' most successful era came under head coach Paul Dietzel, who led the team to its first national championship in 1958. Dietzel's Tigers were known for their high-powered offense and dominant defense.

LSU won its second national championship in 2003 under head coach Nick Saban. Saban's Tigers were led by quarterback Matt Mauck and a star-studded defense that included All-Americans Marcus Spears and Tyrann Mathieu. LSU won its third national championship in 2007 under head coach Les Miles. Miles' Tigers were led by quarterback JaMarcus Russell and a powerful running game that featured Jacob Hester and Keiland Williams.

The Tigers won their fourth national championship in 2019 under head coach Ed Orgeron. Orgeron's Tigers were led by quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, and a dominant defense that included All-Americans Derek Stingley Jr. and Grant Delpit. The Tigers have had numerous notable players over the years, including:

• Billy Cannon (Heisman Trophy winner in 1959)
• Bert Jones Jr. (Heisman Trophy runner-up in 1972)
• Glenn Dorsey (Heisman Trophy runner-up in 2007)
• Joe Burrow (Heisman Trophy winner in 2019)
• Jim Taylor (1957 All-American)
• Doc Fenton (Early 20th Century Ahll of Fame QB)
• Ja'Marr Chase (2021 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year)

For more history of the LSU Tigers consult the posts collected below.

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