LSU football fell 38-25 to the University of Houston during the Texas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

  • Interim head coach Frank Wilson runs out with the team at the start of LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • An LSU fan screams at an official after a call is made against LSU during LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green (14) catches the ball for a touchdown during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football freshman placekicker Sean Perret (45) practices kicking during warmups before LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football senior wide receiver Barion Brown (6) runs down the field after receiving the kickoff during LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football freshman safety CJ Jimcoily (31) high-fives fans during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football fifth-year senior placekicker Damian Ramos (34) and sophomore placekicker Aeron Burrell (32) walk off the field during warmups before LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football senior wide receiver Barion Brown (6) celebrates after LSU earns a first down during LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kyle Parker (12) runs with the ball during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • Mike the Tiger throws air punches as he walks onto the field before LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football freshman running back Harlem Berry (22) runs with the ball during LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football sophomore quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) throws the ball during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • Mike the Tiger hands a sign back to a fan after signing it before LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU defensive players tackle the University of Houston quarterback during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football freshman running back Harlem Berry (22) celebrates after his run during LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU defensive players tackle a University of Houston wide receiver during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kyle Parker (12) celebrates after LSU scores a touchdown during LSU’s game against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green (14) catches the ball during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football sophomore tight end Trey’Dez Green (14) runs with the ball during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football players celebrate after scoring a touchdown during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU cheerleaders run with flags spelling out “TIGERS” after LSU scores a touchdown during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football sophomore quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (11) runs with the ball while looking for an open receiver during LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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  • LSU football redshirt junior offensive lineman Bo Bordelon (67), junior linebacker Whit Weeks (40) and redshirt sophomore linebacker Jake Ibieta (55) sing the LSU Alma Mater at the end of LSU’s 38-35 loss against the University of Houston on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tx.

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