LSU football dropped its final game of the year, falling to Houston in the Texas Bowl. Here are five things that stood out in the loss.

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,