A Louisiana State University student was arrested and jailed for allegedly posting an online threat targeting the state’s governor—after the politician brought a live tiger to a football game over the weekend.

An LSU student was arrested Tuesday after Louisiana State Police said he posted a threat online to kill Gov. Jeff Landry. Jackson Pemberton, 21, told police he was upset with the governor’s decision to bring a live tiger to the sidelines before LSU’s game with Alabama,

The Tigers will look to bounce back from this ugly loss this upcoming weekend as they will be hitting the road to take on Florida. The two teams will kick off at 3:30 ET on Saturday from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, and the game will be airing on ABC. LSU is currently favored by four points.

An LSU student has been arrested after prosecutors say he made an online threat to kill Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who advocated for bringing a live tiger onto the field as part of a recent college football game.

Louisiana governor Jeff Landry spoke out against anyone who has opposed LSU's decision to have a live tiger at its game against Alabama.

A tiger is lead out of the stadium in a special trailer after being presented on the field before LSU’s game against Alabama on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. An LSU student has been arrested,

LSU had a special guest in attendance for its 42-13 loss to Alabama in Week 11. Louisiana governor Jeff Landry pushed for the inclusion of a live tiger during LSU's pregame festivities, and he got his wish when an ersatz Mike the Tiger took to the sidelines in a cage prior to kickoff.