The Texas Bowl is on Tuesday, December 31, in Houston, Texas.
The LSU Tigers arrive at Tuesday’s matchup with an 8-4 record after winning their last two games, a welcomed sight after an unfortunate three-game skid knocked the team out of the college football playoffs. The Baylor Bears also arrive in Texas with an 8-4 record, including winning six straight to close out the season.
So, what’s really at stake in Tuesday’s head-to-head?
The Tigers’ program can win a third straight bowl game and reach nine wins.
If LSU walks away with a victory, it’ll be behind a slightly revamped team. While there haven’t been many changes to the defense, the offensive line will be practically new. Several players opted out of playing the bowl game.
For the Bears, head coach Dave Aranda has a chance to get a win over his former team.
Aranda spent the 2016-2019 seasons with the team and was on the staff that won a national championship. The matchup against LSU presents a unique challenge. Unfortunately, Baylor lost seven defensive players to the transfer portal, and that likely won’t help a Bears squad that allowed 34 or more points six times this season.
