Will Campbell says LSU focused on USC game, not 'going to Caesar's Palace' while in Las Vegas

For the fourth year in a row, the LSU Tigers are beginning the season with a contest against a non-conference Power 4 opponent. This time, they’re heading to Las Vegas to take on the USC Trojans.

While being in Las Vegas will certainly present a lot of potential distractions for a group of college students, left tackle Will Campbell said the team isn’t losing sight of its goals when it heads out west.

“That’s not what we’re there for. We’re there to play football. I’m only going to Vegas to play football, that’s the only time I’m going to go to Vegas, is to play football.

“Everybody knows we’re going there for one reason only. We aren’t going to Caesar’s Palace.

Linebacker Greg Penn III reiterated Campbell’s sentiments during game week.

“It’s a business trip,” Penn said. “I think everybody knows that. Especially these past two years, losing opening games, it’s a business trip. Just trying to get the job done and get out of there. In and out.”

The Tigers will look to win a season-opener for the first time since their national title campaign in 2019 on Sunday in Las Vegas. That game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. CT from Allegiant Stadium and will be televised on ABC.

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