Tigers 35, Cougars 38
Final · Kinder's Texas Bowl · ESPN · Reliant Stadium · Attendance 63,867
2025 FBS playoffs: bracket and every series →| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LSU | 14 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
 HOU | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 38 |
The Houston Cougars beat the LSU Tigers 38-35 on Dec 27, 2025 in the playoffs at Reliant Stadium.
Top performers
Michael Van Buren Jr. threw for 267 yards, 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions for the Tigers.
Harlem Berry ran for 45 yards on 3 carries.
Conner Weigman threw for 230 yards, 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions for the Cougars.
Dean Connors ran for 126 yards on 16 carries.
Before and after
- Tigers · 2025 season · Previous Nov 29, 2025: LSU 13, OU 17
- Cougars · 2025 season · Previous Nov 29, 2025: HOU 31, BAY 24
