LSU and Alabama’s historic rivalry in sports is expanding to esports! Rivalry Series returns with Progressive as a title sponsor to present a heated matchup in EA’s College Football 25.

LSU and Alabama's historic rivalry in sports is expanding to esports! Progressive Rivalry Series returns with a heated matchup in EA's College Football 25.

(Image via erena)
(Image via erena)

LSU and Alabama have long had a rivalry on the football field and between fans. Countless memorable games, numerous Heisman Trophy winners, and several National Championships between the two has left both schools always searching for a way to get the better of each other.

Now, that rivalry has been expanded from the physical football field to a virtual one with the Progressive Rivalry Series. Alumni, current student athletes, and influencers representing the two schools will face off with each other in EA’s College Football 25 to earn bragging rights for their school and the title of Rivalry Series champions. 

You can learn more about Rivalry Series here.

Who is playing?

Each school will be represented by four influencers, four alumni, and four current student athletes.

LSU Alumni:

  • Brad Wing
  • Davon Godchaux
  • To be announced
  • To be announced

LSU Student Athletes:

  • Kyren Lacy
  • Emery Jones Jr.
  • Greg Penn III
  • Josh Williams

LSU Influencers:

  • HusKerrs
  • To be announced
  • To be announced
  • To be announced

Alabama Alumni:

  • Jahmyr Gibbs
  • Maurice Smith
  • Damien Harris
  • Terrell Lewis

Alabama Student Athletes:

  • Jalen Milroe
  • Justice Haynes
  • Jam Miller
  • Ryan Williams

Alabama Influencers:

  • BeardedBlevins
  • Erobb221
  • To be announced
  • To be announced

Matchup previews

With both LSU and Alabama are full of talented alumni and current players. Each athlete matchup is sure to be intense! Be sure to catch these featured matches:

  • Jalen Milroe vs Greg Penn III - 7:15 p.m. ET
    • After running wild on the football field, Milroe looks to get the best of one of LSU's top linebackers online
  • Kyren Lacy vs Ryan Williams - 10:15 p.m. ET
    • Two of the most talented wide receivers in college square off in the game

LSU and Alabama schedule

LSU and Alabama will face off on November 12th.

Event day schedule:

  • Influencer matches start - 1:45 p.m. ET
  • Broadcast starts - 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Influencer championship - 4:15 p.m. ET
  • Athlete matches start - 5:00 p.m. ET

How to watch Rivalry Series

Progressive Rivalry Series will go live on the erena Twitch channel at 4 p.m. ET on each event day. Influencers will stream their group play matches to their personal streams starting at 1:45 p.m. ET on each event day.

How to follow along

Alongside watching the action live on the erena Twitch channel, make sure to follow erena’s X (formerly Twitter) page for updates on participants and news and watch esports.gg for match previews, recaps, and event news!