LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry confirmed to WAFB's Jacques Doucet prior to kickoff that new LSU football coach Lane Kiffin will be in attendance inside NRG Stadium for the Tigers' contest against Houston in the Texas Bowl, and will be doing some "media coverage."

The Houston Cougars have finally arrived at their last challenge of the 2025 season, taking on a program from the SEC in the LSU Tigers. The Coogs have improved from just four wins in 2024 to now heading into a bowl game with a 9-3 record and with the chance to clinch a 10-win season.

The 2025 Texas Bowl on Saturday features an SEC vs. Big 12 battle as the LSU Tigers take on the No. 21 Houston Cougars. LSU (7-5) enters in off a 17-13 loss to Oklahoma and will be coached by interim,