Berry still finished as the Tigers' leading rusher, taking three carries for 45 yards. His first touch of the game went for 36 yards. LSU's other three running backs ran for a combined eight yards. Quarterback Michael Van Buren followed Berry with 24 yards on 11 carries.

Sophomore Michael Van Buren will start at quarterback for LSU against Houston in the Texas Bowl. He has started the last three games for LSU, throwing for 743 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions while leading the Tigers to a 2-1 record.

Conner Weigman threw for 236 yards and four touchdowns as Houston rallied from an early 14-point deficit for a 38-35 victory over LSU in the Texas Bowl.

LSU football's 2025 season comes to a close vs. Houston in the Kinder's Texas Bowl on Saturday night. It was a disappointing year for the Tigers. LSU began the season ranked in the top-10, but saw its head coach fired before November.

Conner Weigman led Houston to a hard-fought Texas Bowl win vs. LSU. USA TODAY provided updates from the Cougars' win:

LSU football safety AJ Haulcy has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Haulcy earned first-team All-American honors for his standout play this season.

South Carolina Gamecocks EDGE Dylan Stewart will return to Columbia for the 2026 season despite the rumor mill swirling surrounding his future, he revealed via

Lane Kiffin wants to bring the LSU Tigers back to the top of the college football world, but he lost two key pieces on Sunday.