Here are five LSU football players who can seize on the opportunity in the Texas Bowl. With CJ Daniels entering the transfer portal and Kyren Lacy potentially opting out, LSU needs Hilton to step up at wide receiver. The former four-star recruit from 2021 entered 2024 with high hopes but was hampered by an injury and struggled upon returning.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will head to Houston (Tex.) for a Texas Bowl matchup against Dave Aranda and the Baylor Bears on New Year's Eve next week. LSU, w

The LSU Tigers grapple with losing 17 players to the transfer portal while preparing for the Texas Bowl, highlighting a new era of challenges in college football.

I propose transfers in non-playoff bowl games should be allowed to suit up with their new teams. The portal window opens around the same time bowl prep begins. If a player can find a new home, what’s the harm in letting him suit up with his new squad?

LSU began the season hopeful of qualifying for the expanded College Football Playoff. Baylor found itself scrambling just to get bowl eligible after a 2-4 start.