Who won the Texas Bowl between LSU and Houston?

Houston won the Texas Bowl against LSU with a final score of 38-35.

What was the final score of the LSU vs. Houston game?

The final score was Houston 38, LSU 35.

Who was the standout player for Houston in the Texas Bowl?

Conner Weigman was the standout player for Houston, throwing for 236 yards and four touchdowns.

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Houston Shocks LSU in Texas Bowl Thriller

28 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Conner Weigman threw for 236 yards and four touchdowns.
Houston rallied from a 14-0 deficit to win 38-35.
Dean Connors sealed the victory with a late touchdown.

Houston Shocks LSU in Texas Bowl Thriller

Houston staged an impressive comeback to defeat LSU 38-35 in the Texas Bowl. Quarterback Conner Weigman orchestrated the rally, throwing for 236 yards and four touchdowns, including key scores to Amare Thomas and Tanner Koziol that erased an early 14-0 deficit. The Cougars entered halftime with a 21-14 lead.

LSU battled back, tying the game 28-28 in the fourth quarter with a touchdown pass from Michael Van Buren Jr. However, Houston's defense forced a three-and-out, allowing Dean Connors to break free for a 20-yard touchdown run with just over two minutes remaining. A subsequent onside kick recovery sealed the Cougars' victory.

The win marked a significant turnaround for Houston, finishing with a 10-3 record and a six-win improvement in coach Willie Fritz's second season. LSU, who started the season strong, ended with a 7-6 record. Both teams are set to begin their next seasons on September 5th.