{"id":102604,"date":"2025-12-28T10:28:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T10:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/102604\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T10:28:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T10:28:12","slug":"photos-lsu-comes-up-short-in-kinders-texas-bowl-lsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/102604\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: LSU comes up short in Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl | LSU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LSU opened the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl with a kick-off return for a touchdown by Barion Brown and a touchdown catch by Trey\u2019Dez Green for a 14-0 lead over Houston on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Houston quickly tied the game before eventually taking the lead and stay a step a head of LSU to win the Texas Bowl 38-35.<\/p>\n<p>                        <a name=\"anchor_item_1\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7552 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7552 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1660\" height=\"1248\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU defensive tackle Dominick McKinley (96) grabs the face mask of Houston quarterback Conner Weigman (1) in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_2\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6723 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6723 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1264\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU returner Barion Brown (6) leaps past Houston defensive back Marc Stampley II (22) on the kick-off return for a touchdown to open the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_3\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"3\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7708 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            &#13;<br \/>\n        6 hrs ago<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7708 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1556\" height=\"1332\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) breaks past a couple of Houston defenders in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_4\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6383 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6383 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1645\" height=\"1260\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU head coach Lane Kiffin stands on the sideline before the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_5\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"5\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7307 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7307 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1424\" height=\"1454\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU tight end Trey&#8217;Dez Green (14) does a dance in the end zone after scoring against Houston in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_6\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"6\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7175 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7175 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1618\" height=\"1281\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU running back Harlem Berry (22) is dragged down after a big gain by Houston defensive back Latrell McCutchin Sr. (1) in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_7\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"7\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6818 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6818 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1660\" height=\"1249\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) celebrates the kick return for a touchdown against Houston with LSU offensive lineman Braelin Moore (61) and LSU tight end Trey&#8217;Dez Green (14) to start the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_8\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"8\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6718 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6718 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1616\" height=\"1283\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU returner Barion Brown (6) leaps past Houston defensive back Marc Stampley II (22) on the kick-off return for a touchdown to open the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_9\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"9\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5680 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        5 hrs ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5680 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1678\" height=\"1235\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU new head coach Lane Kiffin watches warmups from the sideline of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_10\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"10\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7684 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7684 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1619\" height=\"1280\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) leaps out of the hold of Houston defensive lineman Khalil Laufau (18) in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_11\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"11\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7472 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7472 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1651\" height=\"1255\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU fans cheer from the font row in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_12\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"12\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7428 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7428 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1679\" height=\"1234\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU placekicker Damian Ramos (34) finishes the extra pint against Houston in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_13\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"13\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7332 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7332 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1417\" height=\"1462\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU tight end Trey&#8217;Dez Green (14) celebrates after scoring against Houston in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_14\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"14\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7208 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7208 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1685\" height=\"1230\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU running back Harlem Berry (22) points the first down after a big run against Houston in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_15\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"15\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7033 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7033 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1607\" height=\"1290\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU defensive end Patrick Payton (6) celebrates after making the stop against Houston on third down in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_16\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"16\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7010 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7010 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1630\" height=\"1271\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU defensive end Patrick Payton (6) trips up Houston running back DJ Butler (25) in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_17\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"17\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6970 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6970 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1665\" height=\"1245\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU linebacker Tylen Singleton (46) and LSU linebacker Davhon Keys (42) make the tackle on Houston tight end Tanner Koziol (9) in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_18\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"18\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6915 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6915 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1673\" height=\"1238\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson cheers on the Tigers after a touchdown against Houston in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_19\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"19\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6891 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6891 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1613\" height=\"1284\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU placekicker Damian Ramos (34) finishes an extra point against Houston in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_20\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"20\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6619 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6619 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1639\" height=\"1264\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU linebacker Zach Weeks (35) gets ready for the kick-off in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_21\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"21\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5825 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5825 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1648\" height=\"1257\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) watches LSU quarterback Emile Picarella (19) warm up for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_22\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"22\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7973 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7973 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1660\" height=\"1249\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston quarterback Conner Weigman (1) trips over a lineman in there red zone against LSU in the second quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_23\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"23\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7925 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7925 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1564\" height=\"1325\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU Defensive Coordinator\/Linebackers coach Blake Baker walks up field as the first quarter ends of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl game against Houston on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_24\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"24\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7854 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7854 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1687\" height=\"1229\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU safety Jardin Gilbert (2) and LSU linebacker Davhon Keys (42) make the stop on Houston running back Dean Connors (44) in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_25\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"25\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7736 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7736 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1322\" height=\"1568\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) motions for the first down after a run against Houston in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_26\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"26\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7815 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            &#13;<br \/>\n        5 hrs ago<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7815 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1624\" height=\"1276\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU defensive end Dylan Carpenter (97) makes the tackle against Houston running back Dean Connors (44) in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_27\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"27\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7762 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7762 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1615\" height=\"1283\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU running back Caden Durham (29) hits the hole against Houston defensive lineman Carlos Allen Jr. (5) in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_28\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"28\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6119 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6119 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1668\" height=\"1243\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson sings the alma mater with LSU offensive lineman Carius Curne (57) and LSU linebacker Davhon Keys (42) following the loss to Houston in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_29\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"29\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6097 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6097 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1618\" height=\"1281\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU placekicker Damian Ramos (34) watches the field goal against Houston in the fourth quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_30\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"30\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5882 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5882 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1625\" height=\"1275\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU tight end Trey&#8217;Dez Green (14) holds onto the ball while crashing to the ground with Houston defensive back Will James (15) for the touch down in the third quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_31\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"31\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_9020 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            &#13;<br \/>\n        3 hrs ago<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_9020 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1588\" height=\"1305\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU offensive lineman Braelin Moore (61) hugs LSU offensive lineman Bo Bordelon (67) as the fourth quarter ends in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_32\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"32\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_9465 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_9465 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1682\" height=\"1232\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. (3) slaps a fans hand following the loss to Houston in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_33\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"33\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_9416 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_9416 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1619\" height=\"1280\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory (90) takes a photo with fans following the loss to Houston in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_34\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"34\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_9348 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_9348 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1294\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU linebacker Zach Weeks (35) takes a photo with fans following the loss to Houston in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_35\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"35\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_9242 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_9242 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1630\" height=\"1272\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU offensive tackle Weston Davis (75) following the loss to Houston in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_36\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"36\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_9217 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_9217 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1635\" height=\"1267\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU linebacker Davhon Keys (42) walks off the field following the loss to Houston in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_37\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"37\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_8897 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_8897 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1617\" height=\"1282\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>A dejected LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) walks up the sideline late in the fourth quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl game against Houston on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_38\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"38\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_8721 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_8721 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1612\" height=\"1285\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. (3) makes the catch at the one against Houston defensive back Zelmar Vedder (21) in the fourth quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_39\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"39\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_8596 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_8596 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1625\" height=\"1275\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) moves in the pocket against Houston in the fourth quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_40\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"40\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_8520 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_8520 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1624\" height=\"1276\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. (3) races upfield after making the catch past Houston defensive back Will James (15) in the fourth quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_41\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"41\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5963 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        27 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5963 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1621\" height=\"1278\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU offensive lineman Carius Curne (57) walks across the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_42\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"42\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5957 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5957 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1633\" height=\"1269\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU defensive end Patrick Payton (6) stands in line for team stretching during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_43\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"43\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5954 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5954 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1615\" height=\"1284\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU linebacker Keylan Moses (32) walks onto the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_44\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"44\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5949 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5949 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1616\" height=\"1283\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU offensive lineman Tyree Adams (71) walks onto the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_45\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"45\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5947 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5947 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1608\" height=\"1289\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU linebacker Zach Weeks (35) walks onto the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_46\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"46\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5921 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5921 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1651\" height=\"1255\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU athlete Ju&#8217;Juan Johnson (8) walks to the next line during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_47\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"47\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5927 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5927 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1676\" height=\"1237\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU running back Malachi Lane (30) walks across the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_48\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"48\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5890 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5890 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1617\" height=\"1281\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU running back Harlem Berry (22) walks to the next line during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_49\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"49\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5879 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5879 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1570\" height=\"1320\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU running back Caden Durham (29) jogs to the next line during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_50\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5843 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5843 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1734\" height=\"1196\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU tight end Bauer Sharp (10) walks across the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_51\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"51\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5861 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5861 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1621\" height=\"1278\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU tight end JD LaFleur (47) walks across the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_52\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"52\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5705 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5705 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1627\" height=\"1273\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU safety Tamarcus Cooley (0) walks across the field moments before the opening kickoff in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_53\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"53\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5804 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5804 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1265\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU quarterback Emile Picarella (19) sets up to pass during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_54\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"54\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5585 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5585 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1665\" height=\"1245\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas (0) puts his helmet on during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_55\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"55\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5592 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5592 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1613\" height=\"1284\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU linebacker Princeton Malbrue (52) runs into the end zone during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_56\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"56\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5546 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5546 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1666\" height=\"1243\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>A LSU helmet sits in the end zone during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_57\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"57\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5567 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5567 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1669\" height=\"1242\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU defensive end Damien Shanklin (17) walks across the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_58\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"58\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5478 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5478 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1597\" height=\"1298\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU wide receiver Phillip Wright III (15) walks on the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_59\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"59\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5505 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5505 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1619\" height=\"1281\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU safety Tamarcus Cooley (0) walks across the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_60\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"60\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6645 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6645 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1650\" height=\"1255\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU Defensive Coordinator\/Linebackers coach Blake Baker walks the sideline in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_61\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"61\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5408 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5408 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1584\" height=\"1308\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry stands on the sideline during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_62\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"62\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6427 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6427 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1689\" height=\"1227\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin talks with Athletic Director Verge Ausberry on the sideline during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_63\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"63\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6627 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6627 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1612\" height=\"1286\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU linebacker Whit Weeks stands next to his brother LSU linebacker Zach Weeks (35) before the opening kickoff in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_64\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"64\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5980 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5980 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1611\" height=\"1286\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU offensive tackle Solomon Thomas (66) walks with teammates onto the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_65\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"65\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6154 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6154 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1589\" height=\"1305\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU offensive lineman Hayes Fuqua (53) look to the video board during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_66\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"66\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5966 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5966 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1647\" height=\"1258\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU defensive end CJ Jackson (14) walks across the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_67\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"67\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5975 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5975 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1628\" height=\"1273\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU offensive tackle Ethan Calloway (73) walks onto the field during pregame warmups for the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_68\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"68\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_9086 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_9086 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1710\" height=\"1213\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU wide receiver TaRon Francis (83) walks to the end zone following the loss to Houston in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_69\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"69\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_9267 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_9267 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1619\" height=\"1281\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU offensive lineman Braelin Moore (61)walks to the locker room following the loss to Houston in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_70\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"70\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_8574 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_8574 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1647\" height=\"1259\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU offensive lineman Braelin Moore (61) and LSU offensive lineman Coen Echols (78) set up to pass block as Houston linebacker Jalen Garner (36) makes a move in the fourth quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_71\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"71\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_8682 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_8682 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1654\" height=\"1252\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) makes the throw on the run in the fourth quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_72\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"72\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_8237 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_8237 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1756\" height=\"1180\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. (3) drags Houston wide receiver Amare Thomas (0) to the ground during a return in the fourth quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_73\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"73\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_8232 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_8232 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1595\" height=\"1299\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston quarterback Conner Weigman (1) makes the throw from the pocket against LSU in the fourth quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_74\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"74\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7226 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7226 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1641\" height=\"1263\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU offensive tackle Solomon Thomas (66) celebrates the first down run with LSU running back Harlem Berry (22) in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_75\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"75\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7267 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7267 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1607\" height=\"1290\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU tight end Trey&#8217;Dez Green (14) sprints past Houston defensive back Kentrell Webb (8) for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_76\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"76\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_7181 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_7181 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1635\" height=\"1267\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU running back Harlem Berry (22) is dragged down by Houston defensive back Latrell McCutchin Sr. (1) after a big gain in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_77\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"77\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6947 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6947 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1577\" height=\"1314\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU defensive lineman Bernard Gooden (88) calls out a defensive audible before Houston snaps the ball in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_78\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"78\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6673 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6673 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1684\" height=\"1230\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU safety Tamarcus Cooley (0) stands on the sideline in the first quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_79\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"79\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6736 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6736 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1389\" height=\"1491\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU wide receiver Barion Brown (6) races up the sideline while returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown against Houston in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_80\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"80\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6358 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6358 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1664\" height=\"1246\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston quarterback Conner Weigman takes a bite of a bbq rib moments after being named the MVP following the win against LSU in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_81\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"81\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6228 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6228 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1629\" height=\"1272\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston head coach Willie Fritz raises the championship trophy after defeating LSU in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_82\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"82\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_6145 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_6145 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1673\" height=\"1239\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>Several players gather to sing the LSU alma mater following the loss to Houston in the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_83\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"83\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5930 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5930 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1176\" height=\"1761\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) motions to the crowd after throwing a touchdown against Houston in the third quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_84\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"84\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            NO.texasbowl.122825_5812 MJ.JPG<br \/>\n                            Updated &#13;<br \/>\n        26 mins ago&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"NO.texasbowl.122825_5812 MJ.JPG\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full white\" width=\"1344\" height=\"1542\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>Houston quarterback Conner Weigman (1) rolls out of the pocket against LSU in the second quarter of the Kinder\u2019s Texas Bowl on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>                                    STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON<\/p>\n<p>        <a name=\"anchor_item_85\" class=\"gallery-item-f7ad26f1-00b1-4318-8e20-b1749f7b5c5d\" data-item=\"85\"\/><\/p>\n<p>          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