Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- "The Usual Suspects" gather, from left, standing, R. J. Guillot, Taylor Carroll, Kelly Balfour, Luke Williamson, Miles Higgins and Walker Higgins; in front: Cooper Williamson (9), left, and Lilly Higgins (6), right, to tailgate before Saturday's game.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Trashcans are delivered to be placed around the stadium prior to Saturday's game.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Malcolm Alexander, seated left; Ashley Hermes, seated right; and Hank Beadle, standing right, tailgate near Tiger Stadium Saturday afternoon while waiting for the 6 p.m. kick-off of the North Texas- LSU game in Tiger Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Danielle Rayburn, from left, Becky Gruntz, Meaghan Cabaniss, Matthew Aceneaux and Hank Beadle chat while tailgating prior to the 6 p.m. kick-off of the North Texas- LSU game in Tiger Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- On the Parade Grounds, under the purple and gold feather chandelier, Steve Monachello, from left, walks in as Mary Day, Holloy Bilbo (seated) and Robin Migues chat. Also shown seated on ground, from top: Ivy Bilbo (19-months), Lucy Monachello (4) and Eli Stockwell (4).

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Nancy and Tom Hazlett walk their standard poodles Ollie, left, and RouxD, around the LSU's Parade Ground Saturday. The dogs draw a lot of attention from tailgaters and campus visitors because they have the words 'LSU' and 'Tigers' clipped into their coats.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- In the shadow of Tiger Stadium, fans crowd to get a look at the LSU football team walking down the hill.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU head coach Les Miles smiles and waves to the fans while walking down the hill to the stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU head coach Les Miles walks down the hill to the stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) walks down the hill to the stadium.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Fans line North Stadium Drive, as LSU's Golden Girls, Color Guard and Tiger Band come down the hill to enter the stadium before the LSU-North Texas game.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Mascot Mike the Tiger high fives fans as he comes down North Stadium Drive, before the LSU-North Texas game.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLINGTrombonists from the Golden Band from Tigerland play as they march down North Stadium Drive before LSU's game against North Texas on Saturday.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU cheerleaders warm up the crowd along North Stadium Drive, with the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in background.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU's Mike the Tiger mascot caters to the fans as LSU's Golden Band From Tigerland comes down the hill to the stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Led by the Drum Major and followed by the Golden Girls, LSU's Golden Band From Tigerland comes down the hill to the stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- The trumpet section plays the fight song along with rest of LSU's Golden Band From Tigerland as they come down the hill to the stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- The trombone section plays the fight song along with rest of LSU's Golden Band From Tigerland as they come down the hill to the stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Fans watch as LSU's Golden Band From Tigerland comes down the hill to the stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- The trumpet section plays the fight song along with rest of LSU's Golden Band From Tigerland as they come down the hill to the stadium.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLINGNorth Texas cornerback Hilbert Jackson (6) tackles LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger in the first half Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Mettenberger had to leave the game temporarily.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU running back Kenny Hilliard (27) scores LSU's first touchdown of the season, with North Texas defensive back Hilbert Jackson (6)and North Texas defensive back Zac Whitfield (23) in pursuit.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU running back Kenny Hilliard (27) celebrates with LSU offensive guard Josh Williford (74) after Hilliard scored LSU's first touchdown of the season.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) pulls in a leaping one-handed reception in the first quarter.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) returns to the field from the locker room, after going there following a hard hit, in the first half. LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) is at left.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) does a little dance after blocking a pass by North Texas quarterback Derek Thompson (7) in the first half.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) passes.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- North Texas quarterback Derek Thompson (7) has a pass blocked by LSU's Bennie Logan (18), as Josh Downs (77) is blocked by North Texas's Cyril Lemon.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU fans celebrate the Tigers' victory over North Texas.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) tries to avoid the rush of North Texas defensive end Aaron Bellazin (44) in the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU head coach Les Miles brings out the team prior to the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) pulls in the pass with one hand to keep the drive alive as LSU head coach Les Miles watches from the sidelines during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIGLSU running back Kenny Hilliard (27) fends off North Texas defensive back Marcus Trice (8) on the way to a touchdown during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU running back Kenny Hilliard (27) gets a lift from LSU offensive guard Josh Williford (74) after scoring during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU punter Jamie Keehn runs after a bad snap as Chase Clement blocks in the first half Saturday against North Texas. Keehn recovered the ball and got the punt off.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU head coach Les Miles talks over the overly high hike from LSU long snapper Reid Ferguson (50) to LSU punter Jamie Keehn (38), center, during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) eludes North Texas punter Will Atterberry (41) on the way to a touchdown during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG - LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. celebrates a touchdown teammate reacts in the first half Saturday in Tiger Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) is hammered by North Texas defensive back Hilbert Jackson (6) and was injured on the play as North Texas defensive tackle Tevinn Cantly (96) comes in to help during the first half. Despite the win, the Tigers say they have plenty of mistakes to correct.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU running back Kenny Hilliard (27) dives over the goal line to score during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU wide receiver James Wright loses his helmet taking down North Texas wide receiver Brelan Chancellor on a kickoff return in the first half Saturday in Tiger Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- North Texascoach Dan McCarney shouts encouragement and instructions to his team during the first half in Tiger Stadium.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) looks downfield for a receiver as LSU center P.J. Lonergan (64) blocks during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIGLSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger throws a pass as North Texas defensive end Alexander Lincoln pressures in September.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) pulls in a long pass from LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) to help set up the final touchdown during the second half.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU head coach Les Miles smiles after an interception by Eric Reid was ruled good in the first half.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- Coach Les Miles and players offensive tackle Vadal Alexander (78), wide receiver Paul Turner (21), offensive tackle Jonah Austin (71), defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) and tight end Nic Jacobs (84) celebrate after the win over the the Mean green.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) makes a diving catch in the fourth quarter.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIGLSU cornerback Tharold Simon (24) and LSU safety Eric Reid (1) put the stop on North Texas running back Brandin Byrd during the second half. Despite the win, the Tigers said they have many mistakes to correct, especially on defense.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIGLSU fullback J.C. Copeland flops into the end zone during the Tigers' season-opening win against North Texas on Sept. 1. Copeland injured his knee during last week's game against Towson, but LSU coach Les Miles said the fullback should be able to play Saturday at Florida.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU fullback J.C. Copeland (44) celebrates scoring with LSU offensive guard Josh Dworaczyk (68) during the second half.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU wide receiver Kadron Boone (86) breaks free for a fourth quarter touchdown reception run.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU running back Michael Ford (42) drags North Texas linebacker Derek Akunne (52) with him in the third quarter.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59) and LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) sandwich North Texas running back Brandin Byrd (24) in the second half.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- North Texas head coach Dan McCarney, left, shakes hands with LSU head coach Les Miles after the game.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU fullback J.C. Copeland (44) celebrates his second half rushing touchdown.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU safety Eric Reid (1) comes off the field with his apparent interception, ruled good after a replay review.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU head coach Les Miles reacts to an offensive play as LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) watches while being out from injury during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU place kicker Drew Alleman (30) kicks a long field goal during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- North Texas receiver Brelan Chancellor scampers into the end zone for a score in front of LSU's Jalen Mills (28) and Eric Reid.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG --Mike the Tiger mascot runs with a flag with the cheerleaders after LSU scored during the second half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- The ball flops around on the ground after LSU quarterback Stephen Rivers (17) fumbles during the second half.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLINGLSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger, left, shakes hands with wide receiver Kadron Boone after throwing him a touchdown pass in the second half of the season opener against North Texas. Boone has three catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- North Texas wide receiver Brelan Chancellor (3) enjoys the end zone as North Texas fans cheer after scoring on an 80-yard touchdown bomb during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- North Texas defensive back Zac Whitfield intercepts a pass in front of LSU's Odell Beckham Jr. at the goal line during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU head coach Les Miles claps as he leaves the field with a season-opening win.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU running back Alfred Blue (4) splits defenders North Texas defensive back Lairamie Lee (27) and North Texas defensive end Alexander Lincoln (95).

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU cornerback Jalen Collins breaks up a pass intended for North Texas wide receiver Ivan Delgado during the first half of the Tigers' 41-41 win Saturday. Collins and his young teammates in the secondary -- Jalen Mills, Micah Eugene and Ronald Martin -- combined for six tackles.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU wide receiver Russell Shepard (10) picks up good yardage as North Texas defensive back Marcus Trice (8) tackles and North Texas defensive back Zac Whitfield (23) comes up to help during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU running back Alfred Blue (4) picks up good yardage skirting around North Texas defenders during the first half.

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU-North Texas football game in Tiger Stadium -- LSU running back Alfred Blue (4) picks up good yardage skirting around North Texas defenders during the first half in Tiger Stadium. Photo shot on Saturday Sept. 1, 2012, in Baton Rouge, La..

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- North Texas wide receiver Christopher Bynes (81) pulls in a pass in front of LSU cornerback Jalen Mills (28) at the LSU-North Texas game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC./GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT/225/10/12/IN REGISTER/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU running back Alfred Blue (4) rushes in the second half, with blocking from LSU fullback J.C. Copeland (44) on North Texas defensive back Zac Whitfield (23) at the LSU-North Texas game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC./GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT/225/10/12/IN REGISTER/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU's Odell Beckham Jr. (3) on his penalty nullified punt touchdown runback in the first half of the LSU-North Texas game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC./GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT/225/10/12/IN REGISTER/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU place kicker Drew Alleman (30) watches the flight of a field goal attempt, at the LSU-North Texas game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC./GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT/225/10/12/IN REGISTER/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU's Golden Gilrs, Color Guard and Tiger Band march down North Stadium Drive, at the LSU-North Texas game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC./GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT/225/10/12/IN REGISTER/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLINGTiger Band trombonists play their way down North Stadium Drive, just before entering the stadium, at the LSU-North Texas game Sept. 1.

LSU defensive lineman Sam Montgomery is projected by ESPN to have an early draft grade of 93.

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU punter Jamie Keehn

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU-North Texas football game in Tiger Stadium -- LSU head coach Les Miles shouts reacts to an offensive play as LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) watches while being out from injury during the first half in Tiger Stadium. Photo shot on Saturday Sept. 1, 2012, in Baton Rouge, La.. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC. OUT/GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT OUT/225 OUT/10/12 OUT/IN REGISTER OUT/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU-North Texas football game in Tiger Stadium -- during the first half in Tiger Stadium. Photo shot on Saturday Sept. 1, 2012, in Baton Rouge, La.. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC. OUT/GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT OUT/225 OUT/10/12 OUT/IN REGISTER OUT/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU-North Texas football game in Tiger Stadium -- LSU head coach Les Miles shouts reacts to an offensive play as LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) watches while being out from injury during the first half in Tiger Stadium. Photo shot on Saturday Sept. 1, 2012, in Baton Rouge, La.. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC. OUT/GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT OUT/225 OUT/10/12 OUT/IN REGISTER OUT/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU-North Texas football game in Tiger Stadium -- during the first half in Tiger Stadium. Photo shot on Saturday Sept. 1, 2012, in Baton Rouge, La.. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC. OUT/GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT OUT/225 OUT/10/12 OUT/IN REGISTER OUT/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU punter Jamie Keehn (38) after salvaging his first punt on a bad snap, at the LSU-North Texas game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. MAGS OUT / INTERNET OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC./GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT/225/10/12/IN REGISTER/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLINGLSU defensive tackle Ego Ferguson, along with fellow tackle Anthony Johnson will be trying to keep LSU's strong defensive line tradition going this fall.

Advocate staff file photo by BILL FEIG -- LSU's Mike the Tiger mascot caters to the fans as LSU's Golden Band From Tigerland comes down the hill to the stadium before the Tigers' game against North Texas last year.