It's Game Day: LSU vs. Houston In The Texas Bowl

by Staff Reporter

December 27, 20256 Comments

Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

LSU wraps up the 2025 season against Houston on Saturday night in the Kinder's Texas Bowl.

Kickoff from NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, is set for 8:15 am on ESPN. Preview per LSUSports.net:

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Saturday will mark LSU’s 25th bowl/playoff appearance in 26 years, a streak that dates back to an appearance in the Peach Bowl in 2000. Last year, the Tigers went to the Texas Bowl as well, posting a 42-30 victory over Baylor in the contest.

“Excited about the opportunity to play a 9-3 Big 12 opponent,” said interim head coach Frank Wilson. “Like it from a geographical standpoint and our ability to travel for the families of our student-athletes as well as the fans of our program.”

Quarterback Michael Van Buren has started LSU’s last three games (2-1 record) and has thrown for 743 yards and five TDs in six appearances this year. At running back, Caden Durham has led the way with 505 yards and three TDs, while and Harlem Berry is close behind with 446 yards and two scores. LSU’s top receivers are Barion Brown (52-495-1 TD), and Zavion Thomas (40- 473-4 TDs) along with TE Tre’Dez Green (29-353-5 TDs).

LSU’s top defenders appearing the game are LB Davhon Keys (78 tackles), LB Harold Perkins (56 tackles, 8.0 TFL, four sacks, three interceptions) and CBs PJ Woodland (35 tackles, nine PBUs) and DJ Pickett (30 tackles, three interceptions).

“We want to finish what we’ve started, with this football team in 2025” Wilson added. “We want to give them our undivided attention before transition happens.” Read more.