Report: LSU Expected To Receive Second Straight Citrus Bowl Invite

LSU is expected to be invited back to the Citrus Bowl on January 1 in Orlando, FL for a second straight year, according to multiple sources. The game will kickoff at noon CT on ABC.

The Tigers have a very good chance at playing either Michigan State or Notre Dame in the game.

LSU was likely headed to the Outback Bowl in Tampa, FL before Mississippi State and South Carolina both lost last week. Many now expect the Citrus Bowl officials to select LSU over the Bulldogs and the Gamecocks since they have first "SEC vs. Big Ten selection" after the CFP bowl selection process. Per The Advocate:

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Before Mississippi State and South Carolina lost last weekend, indications were LSU was eying a trip to the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1 in Tampa, Florida. But now that LSU is likely to be the highest-ranked SEC team outside those heading to the CFP semis or New Year’s Six bowls, the school appears eager to make the best bowl trip possible.

“I haven’t heard anything negative from the LSU side about not wanting to be considered for Orlando,” Hogan said.

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LSU beat Louisville and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson 29-9 last year in the Citrus Bowl.