LSU mascot Mike the Tiger goes after Texas player after Longhorns stun Tigers in Death Valley

Texas beat LSU 22–21 in Death Valley with a touchdown pass from Arch Manning with two seconds left, ending LSU’s hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff. After the final whistle, Texas players celebrated near the student section, where freshman receiver Chris Stewart taunted LSU’s live tiger mascot, Mike, who lunged towards him before six handlers held the animal back.

Both Manning and LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw three interceptions. The defeat was LSU’s fourth of the season, while No. 6 Texas has regular-season games against Arkansas and Texas A&M remaining and could still contend for a first-round playoff bye.