Brothers Will Share Press Box at LSU vs. McNeese Game
The siblings will work for opposing football teams during the sold-out matchup at Tiger Stadium.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Football
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On October 4, 2026, LSU will host McNeese State at a sold-out Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. During the game, brothers Michael and Matthew Bonnette will share the press box while working for their respective athletic departments.
Why it matters
The game provides a rare opportunity for the brothers to spend time together while performing their professional duties. Their family legacy in sports information is highlighted by their father, Louis Bonnette, who spent 46 years as a sports information director.
Louis Bonnette, a 2002 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee, spent 46 years as a sports information director. This contest marks the 3rd meeting between McNeese State and LSU since the tenure change.
The players
Michael Bonnette
He serves as the Athletics Communications Director and Associate Athletic Director at LSU.
Matthew Bonnette
He works as the Senior Associate AD for Athletics Communications at McNeese State.
Louis Bonnette
The family patriarch served as the sports information director at McNeese State University for 46 years.
The details
Michael Bonnette serves as the Athletics Communications Director and Associate Athletic Director at LSU, while his brother Matthew Bonnette is the Senior Associate AD for Athletics Communications at McNeese State. The brothers are expected to work from the same press box for the duration of the sold-out game.
Timeline
2002: Louis Bonnette was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
October 4, 2026: McNeese plays LSU at Tiger Stadium at 6:45 p.m.
Season Trajectory
The collaboration between the Bonnette brothers highlights the intersection of family legacy and professional athletics communication. This matchup reflects the deep-rooted connections within Louisiana's collegiate sports landscape.
The game is officially sold out, meaning fans without tickets will need to rely on broadcast coverage for the 6:45 p.m. kickoff. Attendees should expect standard high-capacity crowd management protocols at Tiger Stadium.
The takeaway
The game serves as a professional milestone for the Bonnette family, continuing a long tradition of sports information service. Fans observing the broadcast may take note of the family legacy spanning nearly half a century at McNeese State.
Further reading
For more on local athletic matchups, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Advocate.
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