Sooners and Tigers fans double-checking calendars with claims of a dramatic rescheduling for the LSU vs. Oklahoma showdown. The teaser? Due to “recent upgrades” at Gaylord Family—Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, the November 30 kickoff has been bumped to a Monday night under the “bright lights” for optimal conditions. But after cross-referencing official SEC announcements, team sites, and real-time X chatter, this smells like classic clickbait—zero evidence of stadium work, no date shift, and no prime-time glow-up. The game stays firmly planted on Saturday, November 29, at 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET) on ABC, as locked in since November 17. It’s a midday SEC finale with CFP stakes, not a Monday miracle. Let’s unpack the facts, the fiction, and the fireworks ahead at The Palace on the Prairie.
• The Claim’s Cracks: Your post’s “upgrades” nod to ongoing renovations at OU’s 88,500-seat icon (e.g., the $160M south end zone project wrapping phases like premium suites and LED boards, per Sooner Sports updates from October). But no disruptions reported—Memorial Stadium hosted Missouri on November 22 without a hitch, and LSU’s visit is “sold out” per OU’s site. X searches for “LSU Oklahoma rescheduled upgrades” since November 1? Crickets—no fan panic, no AD leaks, just hype reels from @OU_Football pumping the “Native American Heritage/Senior Day” vibe.
• The Real Schedule Lock: The SEC finalized times on November 17, slotting this non-conference tilt (OU’s first vs. LSU since the 2019 Peach Bowl rout) into the 2:30 p.m. CT window alongside Vandy-Tennessee. ESPN’s game page confirms 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming on ESPN+ and WatchESPN. No flex to Monday (November 30 is post-Thanksgiving, but SEC slates are sacred Saturdays). Why the mismatch? The post likely mashes 2024’s Tiger Stadium night game (November 30, 6 p.m. CT) with 2025’s Norman neutral-site feel—classic blog bait.
• Broadcast & Logistics Lowdown: Catch it on ABC (Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters) with radio on Sooner Sports Network (101.1 FM) or LSU Sports Radio (870 AM). Tickets? Scalpers at $127+ via StubHub; tailgates fire up by 10 a.m. Weather: Balmy 52°F highs, partly cloudy—ideal for that crimson sea roar, minus any “upgrade” delays.
Stakes in Norman: CFP Bubble vs. Bowl Bait
This isn’t just a checkmark—it’s a postseason pivot. Oklahoma (9-2, 6-2 SEC) rides a three-game heater (Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri) into No. 8 CFP contention; a win clinches the Big 12… wait, SEC path to the 12-team dance. LSU (7-4, 4-4) limps in after firing Brian Kelly midseason, desperate for bowl momentum under interim Frank Wilson. History? Tigers lead 3-1, including that 63-28 CFP semis demolition.
• Sooners’ Script: QB Jackson Arnold (2,800 pass yds, 20 TDs) exploits LSU’s 95th-ranked pass D; RB Gavin Sawchuk (1,000+ rush yds) tests the front. DC Zac Alley’s unit (top-10 vs. run) eyes shutdown vs. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier (2,500 yds). Coach Brent Venables: “Playoff implications—pure fuel.”
• Tigers’ Teeth: Nussmeier slings to WR Kyren Lacy (900 yds); RB Caden Durham grinds edges. But post-Kelly chaos (4 losses in 6) means Wilson’s squad plays loose—expect tricks if trailing.
Odds: OU -7.5, O/U 52.5 (FanDuel). Prediction? Sooners 31-24—Norman magic seals a 10-2 finish.
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