Saturday's Texas Bowl battle between LSU and Houston will be a matchup featuring a program in transition and a program on the rise. The Tigers (7-5) will be playing their final game under interim coach Frank Wilson to conclude a disappointing 2025 campaign marked by the firing of Brian Kelly and subsequent hiring of Lane Kiffin.

On3 says the Tigers are among the schools being mentioned in conversations around Florida's quarterback DJ Lagway.

Kiffin and Co. could look to target this elite SEC running back, new hire on offense gives LSU a legitimate shot.

A much-altered LSU line-up will take to the field in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl against Houston on Saturday in what will be the Tigers’ last game before the Lane Kiffin era gets underway. Louisiana State failed to inspire this season after going 7-5 overall, and the school’s reputation for coming good in bowl settings will be put to the test.

As of Dec. 26, quarterbacks coach and former New York Giants head coach Joe Judge is the only Rebels position coach currently expected to be on Golding’s staff. John David Baker, who previously coached at Ole Miss as the tight ends coach from 2021 through 2023, will be Golding’s offensive coordinator.

LSU put up a fight against No. 8 Oklahoma in its last regular-season loss and will face a ranked team in its home state for the Texas Bowl on Saturday. The Tige

Here's everything you need to know about Houston vs. LSU, including TV channel and streaming options for the 2025 Texas Bowl.

Complete team stats and game leaders for the Houston Cougars vs. LSU Tigers NCAAF game from December 27, 2025 on ESPN.

LSU Tigers interim head coach Frank Wilson is expected to depart Baton Rouge for a position on Pete Golding's Ole Miss Rebels staff, according to CBS Sports.