CFB

LSU 35, at Houston 38

Saturday, December 27, 2025 · Final · Bowl Subdivision

Bowl Subdivision 1 2 3 4 PTS

LSU Tigers

7-6 · L2 · #30 (1766 ELO -27)

14 0 7 14 35

Houston Cougars

10-3 · W2 · #44 (1648 ELO +27)

7 14 7 10 38

NRG Stadium · Houston, TX

Attendance: 63,867

Houston Overcomes Early Deficit to Defeat LSU in High-Scoring Affair

HOUSTON (Interstat) — In a game defined by explosive starts, grinding responses, and a decisive final drive, the Houston Cougars outlasted the LSU Tigers 31-28 on Saturday at NRG Stadium, securing a 10-win season in a dramatic non-conference finale. The contest, played on December 27, 2025, unfolded in starkly contrasting chapters. LSU, the visiting Tigers, authored a near-perfect opening act. On the very first play from scrimmage following the opening kickoff, electric return man Barion Brown fielded a Houston kick at his own 1-yard line, found a seam, and raced 99 yards for a touchdown. Just over three minutes later,… Read more...

Top Statlines

Conner Weigman HOU 21/29-172yd 10run-46yd 4td
Austin Carlisle HOU 1run-6yd
Michael Van Buren Jr. LSU 11/17-179yd 8run-20yd 2td

Forecasting

ELO Probability LSU 57.4%

Spread LSU +1.5

Projected Score LSU 28 HOU 26

Money Line HOU -118/LSU -102

Over/Under 41.5 (Over)