"The welfare of the people of Baton Rouge, the uncertain power issues facing all of us and the condition of Tiger Stadium were all factors in making this decision," LSU director of athletics Joe Alleva said. "We are fortunate that both schools had a common open date later in the year. I am appreciative of the cooperation of the good people at Troy for their understanding of this situation."

The seventh-ranked Tigers' game versus the Trojans will be played Nov. 15. Classes are canceled through the end of the week, with only part of campus on generator power.

LSU's football team met at the Tigers' on-campus training center Tuesday afternoon, then went ahead with practice. They continued practice on Wednesday afternoon on their indoor field, which also has generator power.

Gustav caused some damage at Tiger Stadium, including broken glass and torn awnings over club seats. Debris littered the stands and playing field.

Alleva said facilities crews were not yet certain if the stadium lights or scoreboards were still working because regular power was still out at the stadium. A generator was used to power meeting rooms below the stands behind one end zone.

Troy athletics director Steve Dennis said his university was happy to accommodate the postponement.

"This is a football game, nothing more, and the people of Baton Rouge have more to worry about right now than a football game," Dennis said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Baton Rouge and LSU and we wish them nothing but the best as they work to overcome the effects of this storm."

Trees are down on campus and throughout Baton Rouge, some resting on the roofs of houses. Dangling and shredded power lines were also a common sight.