re: Realistic/possible bowl games for LSU?

Win vs A&M = Gator Bowl or Texas Bowl

Loss vs A&M = Liberty Bowl Or Texas Bowl or Independence Bowl, or possibly even Music City Bowl

Belk and Outback are extremely unlikely, and IMO Music City - while possible - also unlikely.

The best bet for LSU right now is the Texas Bowl, as it is in play regardless of the outcome against A&M....and considering Texas seems like a lock for that game, coupled with the reports that the SEC will not put A&M against Texas, that leads me to believe Texas-LSU in Houston is a very very likely Texas Bowl.