They finished the season 13–1, 8–0 in SEC play to be Western Division champions.

The Tigers, who had defeated Alabama 9–6 in the regular season, lost to the Crimson Tide 21–0.

Isom was the first athlete in LSU history to be recognized as Homecoming Queen.

In this, the 100th meeting between the two teams, the win extended LSU's lead in the series to 57–39–4.

This was the 2nd largest audience in Tiger Stadium history, behind the 2009 game against Florida which featured 93,129 fans.

The last time these two teams played, #13 Georgia won over #3 LSU in 2005 34–15.

#8 Georgia went on to lose the Sugar Bowl to #13 West Virginia 35–38.

For the first time in the BCS-era, the two teams in the national championship game are from the same conference and division.