LSU football jumped out early and rode the early lead over Baylor to win the Texas Bowl Tuesday. Here's how we graded Brian Kelly and the Tigers.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly speaks with the media following DePelchin Field Day at NRG Stadium, Monday, December 30, 2024, ahead of the Tigers’ appearance in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl against Baylor on New Year’s Eve in Houston, Texas.

LSU got off to a strong start in the Kinder Texas Bowl and never looked back. The Tigers scored 34 first-half points en route to defeating Baylor 44-31 on New Year’s Eve inside NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will square off against the Baylor Bears on Tuesday afternoon in the Texas Bowl to wrap up the 2024 season. Kelly and Co. will be

Here are 3 takeaways from LSU’s big win: Garrett Nussmeier and LSU had an excellent night in the passing game. Nussmeier threw for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns in the win.

LSU played the Texas Bowl without some of its best offensive players, but the Tigers still beat Baylor to end the season. Here's how.

HOUSTON — Garrett Nussmeier threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns as LSU beat Baylor 44-31 in the Texas Bowl on Tuesday. Nussmeier, who finished 24 of 34, tossed scoring passes of 10 yards and 1 yard to Trey’Dez Green and 41 yards to Chris Hilton Jr. in the first half as LSU (9-4) built a 34-17 halftime lead.

It was not that long ago when a large contingent of the Baylor fanbase was disenchanted with head coach Dave Aranda. Actually, it was as recent as this football season. Their biggest gripe was the lack of wins on the field.

LSU football looks to win its third straight bowl game as it takes on Baylor in the Texas Bowl New Year's Eve in Houston.