The LSU Tigers haven’t played a game since last month.
The last time the defending national champions took the field was in an ugly 48-11 loss at Auburn on Halloween that dropped them to 2-3 on the season.
The Tigers have battled numerous issues throughout 2020. Whether it was losing 14 players to the NFL draft, several players, including star receiver Ja’Marr Chase opting out just before the season, or injuries, it’s been a difficult season for the Tigers.
Yet, the Tigers are still expected to go bowling after the season.
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Erick Smith of USA TODAY Sports recently released his latest bowl projections and has the Tigers facing the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Texas Bowl.
The Texas Bowl is played on New Year’s Eve in Houston, Texas, at NRG Stadium. It features the Big 12 against the SEC.
The Mountaineers currently sit at 5-3 on the season.
In Smith’s bowl projections last week, he had LSU facing Northwestern in the Music City Bowl.
LSU returns to action this weekend with a trip to Arkansas.
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