LSU Leads Baylor at Halftime in Texas Bowl

The LSU Tigers hold a 34-17 halftime lead over the Baylor Bears in the Kinder's Texas Bowl, thanks to a strong performance from quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who threw for three touchdowns and 200 yards. Baylor, led by quarterback Sawyer Robertson, showed resilience with a touchdown pass to Josh Cameron, but an interception returned for a touchdown by LSU added to Baylor's challenges. LSU, despite missing key players who opted out or entered the transfer portal, has seen young talents stepping up, like Weston Davis and Dashawn Spears. Both teams ended their seasons with 8-4 records, with Baylor riding a six-game winning streak into the bowl. Meanwhile, the Texas Longhorns will face the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl, with both teams dealing with significant injuries and player absences due to the transfer portal. Arizona State's injuries include star receiver Jordyn Tyson, which may impact their offensive capabilities against a strong Texas team.