LSU’s offense features running back Leonard Fournette, who leads NCAA Division I in rushing yards per game (158.3 ypg.), ranks No. 3 in rushing yards (1,741), No. 4 in all-purpose yards (177.3 ypg.) and No. 5 in rushing touchdowns (18).
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Motivation level: Moderate. The Tigers snapped their three-game losing streak with a 19-7 victory over Texas A&M in the regular-season finale. In 1954 LSU hosted and beat a #20 ranked Red Raiders in a game where LSU allowed 0 passing yards in a 20-13 win.
Houston, LSU is go for launch in the Texas Bowl. It was an emotional night in Tiger Stadium as many believed it would be Les Miles’ final game as LSU’s coach.
The Tigers will play in the December 29 bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, the Southeastern Conference announced Sunday. “Kliff Kingsbury has them going”. Tickets are now on sale at www.LSUtix.net for what will be LSU’s second trip to NRG Stadium, home of the NFL’s Houston Texans. Our recruiting efforts there are significant. “Our secondary will be looking forward to that challenge”.
Miles said he is considering retaining offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, whose three-year contract expires next spring after two poor pass offense seasons out of three.
This will be LSU’s 47th bowl appearance and 16th straight, an ongoing school record. “It’s a major city and a great place for us”.
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Texas Tech has already fired their co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach, cornerbacks coach, and outside linebackers coach.
