The Big 12 and SEC will come together once again as Houston and LSU battle for the 2025 Texas Bowl Saturday.
With a drastic turnaround from last year, Houston now gets to fight for a bowl win in its own backyard. Willie Fritz's Cougars finished this season at 9-3 and as one of the top teams in their conference, putting the program back in bowl contention for the first time since 2022.
Despite a pretty average season, LSU has been the center of much drama in the world of college football. The Tigers had high highs but equally low lows, and back-to-back home losses against Vanderbilt and Texas A&M led to coach Brian Kelly's dismissal. LSU will enter a new era next season with Lane Kiffin at the helm.
But first, time for a solid matchup at NRG Stadium.
Here's everything you need to know about Houston vs. LSU, including TV channel and streaming options for the 2025 Texas Bowl.
What channel is Houston vs. LSU on? TV channel, live stream
The 2025 Texas Bowl will be broadcast nationally on ESPN with Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers and Cole Cubelic on the call. Fans and cord-cutters can also stream the action live on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Houston vs. LSU start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 27
- Time: 9:15 p.m. ET | 8:15 p.m. CT
Houston vs. LSU will kick off on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 9:15 p.m. ET. The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Houston vs. LSU radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 201, 374
The 2025 Texas Bowl between Houston and LSU can be heard on SiriusXM. The Cougars' call will be on channel 201, while the Tigers' call will be on channel 374.
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College football bowl schedule 2025-26
Saturday, Dec. 27
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bowl | East Carolina vs. Pitt | 11 a.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Pinstripe Bowl | Clemson vs. Penn State | Noon | ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Fenway Bowl | Army vs. UConn | 2:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Pop-Tarts Bowl | BYU vs. Georgia Tech | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Arizona Bowl | Fresno State vs. Miami (Ohio) | 4:30 p.m. | The CW Network, Fubo |
| New Mexico Bowl | San Diego State vs. North Texas | 5:45 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Gator Bowl | Missouri vs. Virginia | 7:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Texas Bowl | Houston vs. LSU | 9:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Monday, Dec. 29
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Bowl | Georgia Southern vs. App State | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Tuesday, Dec. 30
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Bowl | Louisiana Tech vs. Coastal Carolina | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Music City Bowl | Illinois vs. Tennessee | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Alamo Bowl | TCU vs. USC | 9 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReliaQuest Bowl | Vanderbilt vs. Iowa | Noon | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Sun Bowl | Duke vs. Arizona State | 2 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| Citrus Bowl | Texas vs. Michigan | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Las Vegas Bowl | Utah vs. Nebraska | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) | Ohio State vs. Miami (Fla.) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Thursday, Jan. 1
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | Texas Tech vs. Oregon | Noon | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | Indiana vs. Alabama | 4 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | Georgia vs. Ole Miss | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Jan. 2
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Bowl | Texas State vs. Rice | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Liberty Bowl | Cincinnati vs. Navy | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Duke's Mayo Bowl | Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
| Holiday Bowl | SMU vs. Arizona | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 8
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) | Cotton winner vs. Sugar winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Friday, Jan. 9
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) | Rose winner vs. Orange winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
Monday, Jan. 19
| Bowl | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP National Championship | TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN app |
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