Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers knew Tuesday's Texas Bowl clash would provide an opportunity for young players to step up and take impactful snaps against the Baylor Bears. With 17 players entering the NCAA Transfer Portal in December along with multiple opt outs due to the 2025 NFL Draft,

The Tigers have now scored kickoff-return touchdowns in back-to-back games and interception-return touchdowns in two of their last three bowl games. In LSU’s 2023 Citrus Bowl win over Purdue, safety Quad Wilson ran in a 99-yard pick-six.

HOUSTON (AP) — Garrett Nussmeier threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns as LSU beat Baylor 44-31 in the Texas Bowl on Tuesday. Nussmeier, who finished 24 of 34, tossed scoring passes of 10 yards and 1 yard to Trey’Dez Green and 41 yards to Chris Hilton Jr. in the first half as LSU (9-4) built a 34-17 halftime lead.