BATON ROUGE - Game day in Death Valley is back in full force, and fans are excited to be back in Tiger Stadium without the strict safety measures for COVID-19.<\/p>\n
\"It feels like before COVID ever was a thing,\" Tiger fan Jared Lafleur said.<\/p>\n
It is the first game where people will not have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.<\/p>\n
\"Last year was definitely a lot worse. This year's been better, but I think it'll be even better with absolutely no restrictions,\" LSU student Grace Matthews said.<\/p>\n
The past 18 months have been tough for many students like Matthews and Kayleith Montana.<\/p>\n
\"It's been hard. Especially for people who had to send in their negative COVID-19 tests or vaccinations, and then they can't go to the game,\" Montana said.<\/p>\n
But, the promise of normalcy for LSU's gameday is looking bright.<\/p>\n
\"It was really hard, but now that restrictions are lifted, it's really nice,\" Montana said.<\/p>\n
LSU officials told WBRZ that a decrease in cases allowed for the change in protocols.<\/p>\n
Fans still have to wear masks in the indoor parts of the stadium.<\/p>\n
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