What happened: Lane Kiffin was joined by Angel Reese, Paul Skenes, Shaq, and Kevin Costner for LSU's pregame Tiger Walk down Victory Hill. The appearance brought together prominent former campus athletes and celebrity guests ahead of Saturday's matchup against Alabama.

Why it matters: The gathering highlighted a top-15 SEC matchup between No. 14 LSU and No. 5 Alabama with College Football Playoff positioning at stake. The presence of former national champions reinforced the program's profile during one of the season's highest-profile home games.

What to watch: LSU hosts No. 5 Alabama as both programs pursue positioning in the Southeastern Conference race.