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The 1996 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University in the 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season. LSU finished with a 10–2 overall record (6–2 in SEC play) after defeating Clemson Tigers 10–7 in the Peach Bowl. It was Gerry DiNardo’s second season as head coach and the Tigers built upon the previous year’s success with their first ten-win season and bowl win since 1987.