LSU band to learn USC alma mater and fight song for Saturday’s game

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The Louisiana State University marching band will learn the University of South Carolina‘s fight song and alma mater.

The LSU band will play both songs during the pre-game festivities in Death Valley.

Roy King, LSU‘s athletic band director, confirmed the news on Wednesday.

South Carolina was forced to move the game from Columbia to Baton Rouge because of the historic flooding that took place in Columbia and across the state this week.

Official release on our game with LSU being moved to Baton Rouge. #Gamecocks #SCFlood pic.twitter.com/sQ4TYLe0Bj

— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) October 7, 2015

Thanks @SC_HBC for encouraging fans to attend Saturday’s game vs. @gamecockFB. @1045espn https://t.co/8umvzmd67B

— LSU Football (@LSUfball) October 8, 2015

LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva offered his support to the university and the state on Wednesday.

Joe Alleva: Our goal is to make South Carolina feel at home. We will play some of their songs and their alma mater.

— LSU Football (@LSUfball) October 7, 2015