Overview

• LSU head coach Brian Kelly said the football team would stand for the national anthem if required by school administration, in response to Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's push for a policy change.
• Gov. Jeff Landry has called for state college boards to require athletes to be present for the national anthem or risk losing their scholarships, citing a need for unity and respect.
• LSU's athletic director Scott Woodward stated the department would review its policies, though no specific changes have been announced.
• Historically, LSU's football and basketball teams have not been present for the national anthem due to pregame preparations, a practice common among college sports teams.
• Kelly highlighted the team's patriotic efforts during a game against Army, where the stadium featured camouflage-patterned end zones, though neither team was on the field for the anthem.