LSU head coach Brian Kelly speaks with the media following DePelchin Field Day at NRG Stadium, Monday, December 30, 2024, ahead of the Tigers’ appearance in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl against Baylor on New Year’s Eve in Houston, Texas.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns as the Tigers handled the Baylor Bears on Tuesday afternoon to capture the Kinder’s Texas Bowl, 44-31. LSU finishes the season with an overall record of 9-4.

Absent is Rickie Collins, who transferred to Syracuse. If Swann didn’t remain with the team, LSU’s QB would be in a tough spot on Tuesday. Colin Hurley is a blue-chip recruit, but he’s the age of a high school senior after he reclassified. LSU didn’t want to force him into action.