The most historic, fiercely contested, and deeply rooted athletic rivalry for Louisiana State University is unquestionably against the University of Alabama. Known annually as a monumental Southeastern Conference heavyweight clash, the football series has frequently decided divisional supremacy and national championship implications. Additionally, the Tigers share intense, passionate annual rivalry traditions with the University of Arkansas—battling for the coveted Golden Boot trophy—as well as long-standing regional battles against neighboring conference opponents like Ole Miss and Auburn.