The 1953 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University (LSU) as a member of the Southeastern Conference during the 1953 college football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Gaynell Tinsley, the Tigers compiling an overall record of 5âÂÂ3âÂÂ3 with a mark of 2âÂÂ3âÂÂ3 in conference play, placing eighth in the SEC.