Highlands/Perkins in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Citrus Bowl
December 31, 2016
— LSU 29, Louisville 9 —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 28, 2019
1. Citrus Bowl Marker
LSU had eight sacks and held Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson without a touchdown for the first time in 17 games, as the Tigers beat Louisville in the 2016 Citrus Bowl, 29-9, in Orlando. Offensively, LSU was led by sophomore running back and game MVP Derrius Guice, who ran for 138 yards and scored two TDs. Quarterback Danny Etling completed 16-of-29 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns with his top target being junior Malachi Dupre, who had a career-high 139 yards on seven catches. Defensive end Tashawn Bower recorded three sacks, while senior linebacker Duke Riley had a team-high eight tackles with a fumble recovery. After spotting Louisville a first quarter field goal, LSU took control of the game following TDs by Colin Jeter and Guice and led 16-6 at halftime. LSU extended the lead to 23-6 on a 70-yard TD run by Guice midway through the third quarter ànd as Louisville never got closer than 17 points the rest of the way. LSU outgained the Cardinals, 394-220, as the Tigers finished with a 9-4 mark.
Erected by Louisiana State University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 2016.
Location. 30° 24.651′ N, 91° 10.982′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fiesta Bowl (here, next to this marker); Orange Bowl (here, next to this marker); Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl / CFP National Semifinal (a few steps from this marker); CFP National Championship (a few steps from this marker); Peach Bowl (a few steps from this marker); Sun Bowl (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Orange Bowl (a few steps from this marker); Tangerine Bowl (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
More about this marker. Located on a currently unnamed wall outside Gate 22 of Tiger Stadium.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 27, 2019
2. Citrus Bowl Marker
Unnamed wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
