LSU Mascot Has to Be Held Back From Getting into Scuffle With Opposing Team Following Upset Loss

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Louisiana State University’s (LSU) mascot, Mike the Tiger, did not handle Saturday’s upset loss to Texas well.

After a dramatic comeback win by the Longhorns, Mike had to be held back by his handlers to keep him from getting into a scuffle with a Texas player.

Outkick reports:

The wild scene took place in the end zone in front of the LSU student section after several Texas players ran over to dance in front of students following the Horns’ 22-21 win. While a few LSU and Texas players were seen jawing back and forth, it was the mascot who seemed the most ready to throw hands.

Saturday Down South adds:

The LSU mascot was seen on video walking around the field in the aftermath of Texas’ comeback win over LSU, which ended the Tigers’ College Football Playoff hopes in Year 1 of the Lane Kiffin era.

As players chirped back and forth at each other, Mike had to be held back by a LSU staffer when a Texas player walked past and, apparently, said something the mascot didn’t like.

Although Texas trailed by as many as 11 points in the second half, Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to running back Raleek Brown with 3 seconds left to win it.

LSU was a 4.5-point favorite at home in Death Valley, where the fan base makes it difficult for visiting teams.

The unranked Longhorns’ upset of the ranked Tigers effectively ended LSU’s realistic College Football Playoff hopes.

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