The 2012 LSU Tigers football team represented

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in the

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. The Tigers were led by eighth-year head coach

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and played their home games at Tiger Stadium. They were a member of the Western Division of the

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. They finished the season 10–3, 6–2 in SEC play to finish in a tie for second place in the West Division. They were invited to the Chick-fil-A Bowl where they were defeated by Clemson.

Personnel

Coaching staff

Recruits

Schedule

:Schedule Sources:SEC 2012 TV Schedule
, Matt Sarz Sports, Retrieved April 12, 2012

Roster

Rankings

References

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LSU Tigers football seasons

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