{"id":102668,"date":"2025-12-28T11:53:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T11:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/102668\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T11:53:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T11:53:40","slug":"lsu-faces-houston-in-saturday-nights-texas-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/102668\/","title":{"rendered":"LSU faces Houston in Saturday night’s Texas Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOUSTON (WAFB) – The LSU Tigers are preparing to take on the University of Houston Cougars during the Texas Bowl.<\/p>\n

Kickoff for the game is at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. Fans who did not make the trip to Houston can watch the action on ESPN.<\/p>\n

According to the LSU athletics department, the game will mark the Tigers\u2019 25th bowl game\/playoff appearance in 26 years. The streak dates back to an appearance during the Peach Bowl in 2000.<\/p>\n

The Tigers also went to the Texas Bowl last year and claimed a 42-30 victory over Baylor. Interim LSU football head coach Frank Wilson said his team is ready to get another win this year. <\/p>\n

\u201cExcited about the opportunity to play a 9-3 Big 12 opponent,\u201d Coach Wilson said. \u201cLike 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

At this time, LSU has an overall record of 7-5. Houston\u2019s overall record is 9-3. The two teams have taken on each other three times previously, with LSU leading the overall series. <\/p>\n

According to LSU, the athletic department\u2019s ticket allotment for the game is sold out.<\/p>\n

The bowl game will take place weeks after LSU hired new head coach Lane Kiffin away from Ole Miss. Coach Kiffin has already assembled a coaching staff<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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