Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers knew Tuesday's Texas Bowl clash would provide an opportunity for young players to step up and take impactful snaps against the Baylor Bears. With 17 players entering the NCAA Transfer Portal in December along with multiple opt outs due to the 2025 NFL Draft,

The Tigers have now scored kickoff-return touchdowns in back-to-back games and interception-return touchdowns in two of their last three bowl games. In LSU’s 2023 Citrus Bowl win over Purdue, safety Quad Wilson ran in a 99-yard pick-six.

The Texas Bowl was as much as LSU football turning the page as about simply winning the game. Why the win over Baylor sets its' course for 2025.