2025 Kinder’s Texas Bowl Breakdown

Matchup: Houston Cougars (Big 12) vs. LSU Tigers (SEC)

Date & Time: Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. CT

Location: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas

TV: ESPN

Records & Rankings:

• Houston: 9-3, ranked #21 in the College Football Playoff rankings
• LSU: 7-6 overall, and 3-5 in Conference. 

Game Notes:

• This is the 19th annual Texas Bowl
• This is Houston’s 31st all-time bowl appearance
• Houston gets to play a home game at NRG Stadium, their home venue
• This marks the 12th time a Big 12 team will face an SEC opponent in this bowl game 

Houston’s Season Highlights:

• The Cougars were the only team in FBS to go 6-0 on the road this season 
• Houston beat ranked teams Arizona and Arizona State during the season 
• Houston’s defense has been strong, ranking 19th nationally in Red Zone Defense

Stadium Info:

• Parking rate is $50+ tax per space at the gate 
• Stadium capacity: 72,220