LSU. They were founded first, as a school and as a football program
LSU was originally Deaf Valley, lack of proper pronunciation and the effects of the telephone game LSU ended up with Death Valley. Clemson got the nickname from an opposing coach in the 40's, like all great nicknames it was given by someone else not self assigned.
Although LSU's Tiger Stadium was constructed nearly 20 years earlier, the "Death Valley" nickname was first applied to Clemson's Memorial Stadium in reference to Howard's Rock, which was plucked for the dessert sands of the actual Death Valley in California. LSU's use of the nickname came along quite by accident. In a tongue-in-cheek reference to Clemson Memorial's nickname, LSU supporters began referring to their stadium as "Deaf Valley", due to the magnificent volume levels produced within. Unfortunately, this creativity was lost on television commentators, newspaper men, and, yep, a lot of us football fans alike, and after years of incorrectly referring to both as "Death Valley", the nickname stuck in Baton Rouge as well. For more information, visit the Related Link.
Clemson played it in 1942.
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Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA. It is also known as "Death Valley".
Auburn LSU Memphis Clemson Missouri
LSU's Death Valley, officially known as Tiger Stadium, is renowned for its electrifying atmosphere during football games. The nickname "Death Valley" originated in the 1950s, reflecting the daunting challenge it poses to opposing teams due to the intense crowd noise and support for the home team. Built in 1924, the stadium has undergone numerous expansions and renovations, making it one of the largest and most iconic venues in college football. Its reputation for being a tough place to play has solidified LSU's status in college athletics.
5 Division 1-A Auburn Tigers - SEC LSU Tigers - SEC Clemson Tigers - ACC Mempis Tigers - Conference USA Missouri Tigers - Big 12 1 Division 1-AA Tenessee State - Ohio Valley Conference
The six I know of are Clemson, Princeton, Missouri, Louisiana State (LSU), Memphis and Auburn.
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Currently, there are 5 FBS (formerly Div I-A) teams nicknamed the Tigers: Clemson (ACC), University of Missouri (Big 12), Auburn (SEC), LSU (SEC), and University of Memphis (CUSA).