LSU Tigers at Houston Cougars: December 27, 2025
The Houston Cougars beat the LSU Tigers 38-35 at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2025 (2025 season).
Most passing yards: Michael Van Buren Jr. (LSU Tigers, 267); Conner Weigman (Houston Cougars, 230). Most rushing yards: Harlem Berry (LSU Tigers, 45); DJ Butler (Houston Cougars, 21). Most receiving yards: Trey'Dez Green (LSU Tigers, 80); Amare Thomas (Houston Cougars, 60).
Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU Tigers | 14 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
| Houston Cougars | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 38 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | LSU | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 267 | 230 |
| Rushing yards | 77 | 207 |
| Rushing attempts | 24 | 45 |
| Completions | 16 | 28 |
| Pass attempts | 26 | 37 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | 0 | 4 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: LSU Tigers 267, Houston Cougars 230.
- Rushing yards: LSU Tigers 77, Houston Cougars 207.
- The Houston Cougars' biggest edge came in the 2nd quarter (14-0).
Player lines
- Caden Durham (LSU RB): 5 CAR, 0 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Harlem Berry (LSU RB): 3 CAR, 45 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Ju'Juan Johnson (LSU RB): 3 CAR, 4 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Michael Van Buren Jr. (LSU QB): 16 CMP, 26 ATT, 267 PASS YDS, 3 PASS TD, 0 INT, 11 CAR, 24 RUSH YDS
- Trey'Dez Green (LSU TE): 4 REC, 80 REC YDS, 2 REC TD
- Amare Thomas (HOU WR): 8 REC, 60 REC YDS, 2 REC TD
- Austin Carlisle (HOU QB): 0 CMP, 0 ATT, 0 PASS YDS, 0 PASS TD, 2 CAR, 6 RUSH YDS
- Conner Weigman (HOU QB): 28 CMP, 37 ATT, 230 PASS YDS, 4 PASS TD, 0 INT, 13 CAR, 56 RUSH YDS
- DJ Butler (HOU RB): 8 CAR, 21 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 7 REC YDS
- Koby Young (HOU WR): 2 REC, 32 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
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Head-to-head
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- LSU Tigers' previous game: LSU Tigers at Oklahoma Sooners, November 29, 2025
- LSU Tigers' next game: Clemson Tigers at LSU Tigers, September 5, 2026
- Houston Cougars' previous game: Houston Cougars at Baylor Bears, November 29, 2025
- Houston Cougars' next game: Oregon State Beavers at Houston Cougars, September 5, 2026
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