LSU will meet UCLA for the second time in program history on Saturday afternoon. The last and only meeting came in 2021 when LSU fell flat at the Rose Bowl. Three years later, both programs look different.

No. 16 LSU returns to Tiger Stadium on Saturday night with the Bayou Bengals preparing to lace up their clears against a UCLA Bruins squad heading to town. The matchup marks the first time UCLA will play in Death Valley with the teams squaring off only one time prior.

While LSU is focusing on putting the finishing touches on its 2025 class and laying the groundwork for the 2026 cycle this fall, it's also trying to build relationships with recruits who are early in their high school careers.