Houston Cougars Edge LSU Tigers 38-35 at NRG Stadium
LSU Tigers
14-0-7-14
35
Houston Cougars
7-14-7-10
38
Venue: NRG Stadium
Attendance: 63,867
Houston defeated LSU 38-35 in a tightly contested Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium. Michael Van Buren Jr. threw for 267 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Dean Connors rushed for 126 yards and a score. Attendance was 63,867 for the bowl matchup.