Live Updates: LSU Football vs. Baylor Bears in the Texas Bowl

Brian Kelly and the Tigers square off against Dave Aranda's club, set to battle it out in a Texas Bowl clash.

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Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will take on Dave Aranda's Baylor Bears on Tuesday afternoon in a Texas Bowl clash in the season finale.

Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT in NRG Stadium (Houston, Tex.) with the matchup to be live on ESPN.

All eyes will be on returning signal-caller Garrett Nussmeier as he looks to earn victory No. 9 for the Bayou Bengals in the program's final showdown of the season.

For Baylor, the program enters the matchup with an 8-4 record led by quarterback Sawyer Robertson, who has tallied 2,626 yards and 26 touchdowns. Running back Bryson Washington leads the team in rushing with 1,004 yards on for 12 scores. Josh Cameron leads the unit with 643 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.

Here's what Brian Kelly said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Tuesday afternoon in Houston.

What Brian Kelly Said:

“We will have a very competitive football team that will go out and represent LSU in a manner that we expect,” Kelly said. “They are excited. When you have great morale, you have guys that are committed and will play hard for LSU. You want a team that will go out and compete their tail off, and this team will.”

Pregame Updates:

- LSU safety Jardin Gilbert is not listed on the current Texas Bowl Depth Chart. He has been with the program this week, but appears to be a player uncertain for Tuesday.

- LSU defensive back Javien Toviano will start at safety alongside true freshman Dashawn Spears. The tandem has worked together during bowl preparation this month.

- The LSU starting offensive line: LT Tyree Adams, LG Paul Mubenga, C DJ Chester, RG Bo Bordelon and RT Miles Frazier.

- LSU will start Whit Weeks, Greg Penn and Davhon Keys at linebacker in the 4-3 scheme on Tuesday. West Weeks and Tylen Singleton will backup the trio.

- LSU will roll out Garrett Nussmeier, Greg Penn III, Josh Williams and Whit Weeks as the captains for Tuesday afternoon.

Live Updates:

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First Quarter:

- The Baylor Bears have won the opening coin toss and deferred. LSU will begin the Texas Bowl with the ball first. Baylor will receive the ball to start the second half.

- LSU opens the contest with a run up the middle from Josh Williams followed by a pass completion from Garrett Nussmeier to Chris Hilton Jr. On the third play of the game, Williams breaks open a 16-yard run. The Tigers quickly enter Baylor territory.

- Nussmeier connects with Trey'Dez Green on 4th-and-5 for a six-yard gain to keep the drive alive on the first possession. He's 2-for-3 with 12 yards through the air on the first eight plays of the day.

- The Nussmeier-Green connection has stolen the show on the first drive of the game. He hits Green for the 10-yard completion in the back of the end-zone for a score. LSU strikes first on a 12-play, 68-yard touchdown drive.

Score Update: LSU 7, Baylor 0

- LSU true freshman linebacker Davhon Keys intercepts Baylor signal-caller Sawyer Robertson on the fifth play of the drive with the youngster returning it 40 yards for a touchdown. The Tigers quickly take a two-score lead in Houston.

Score Update: LSU 14, Baylor 0

- Baylor running back Bryson Washington is keeping the Bears' offense alive in the first quarter while averaging 5.0 yards per carry. He's up to a quick 20 yards on four rushing attempts. Quarterback Sawyer Robertson is 2-for-5 with 24 yards and an interception. 5:09 remaining in the quarter.

- LSU's defense forces a quick punt following a 6-play, 26-yard drive by Baylor. The Bears punt it away and Zavion Thomas fair catches at the LSU 13. Tigers ball with 3:24 remaining.

- LSU goes three and out on the second drive of the quarter after a quick pass to Aaron Anderson for a four-yard gain, rushing attempt by Josh Williams and a loss of a yard on third down. Tigers punt it away to Baylor.

End of 1Q: LSU 14, Baylor 0

Second Quarter:

- Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson connects with Josh Cameron in the back right corner of the end-zone for a touchdown to cap off a 5-play, 50-yard scoring drive. Robertson goes 2-for-3 with 41 yards through the air on the drive.

- Just an incredible sequence by Garrett Nussmeier on back-to-back plays. Connects with Aaron Anderson on an impressive throw to the sidelines and follows it up with a 41 yard touchdown strike to Chris Hilton. He's up to 119 yards on 12-for-13 passing. 5-play, 81-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: LSU 21, Baylor 7

- LSU's defense forces another Baylor three-and-out with true freshman Davhon Keys coming up with a key third down stop. The youngster continues making impactful plays in his first bowl game with the program.

- Garrett Nussmeier takes the top off the defense once again after connecting with Chris Hilton for a 43-yard gain on the third play of the game. LSU is down at the one-yard line after another dominant sequence from the Tigers in the first half.

- Nussmeier connects with Trey'Dez Green for his second touchdown of the game. He's up to 29 yards on four receptions with a pair of scores. Nussmeier is 15-for-18 with 177 yards and three touchdowns.

Score Update: LSU 28, Baylor 7

- Baylor elects to go for it on 4th-and-10 after back-to-back-to-back stops by the Tigers. LSU forces the turnover on downs and will get the ball back on their own 39-yard line.

- LSU drives down into field goal range following an 8-play, 42-yard drive, but Bayloy blocks the 36-yard attempt. Bears take over with 3: 18 remaining in the half.

- LSU LB Whit Weeks has suffered a brutal ankle injury prior to the half. He's been carted off of the field with both benches praying for the star piece.

- Baylor gets in the end-zone to make it a two-score game. 6-play, 65-yard scoring drive with Pendergrass punching in the touchdown.

Score Update: LSU 28, Baylor 14

- LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas returns the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown to balloon the lead once again. Extra point is no good.

Score Update: LSU 34, Baylor 14

Halftime: LSU 34, Baylor 17

Third Quarter:

- Baylor drives down the field on the opening drive of the second half and quickly gets into LSU territory. An impressive drive from the Bears after getting down the field on 12 plays to the 10.

- Sawyer Robertson connects with Ashtyn Hawkins for the touchdown on fourth down, but it's quickly overturned. LSU takes over with 10:11 remaining.

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier connects with Aaron Anderson for a huge gain, but the dynamic wideout fumbles the football. Baylor recovers.

- Sawyer Robertson connects with Ashtyn Hawkins for the four-yard touchdown. 6-play, 63-yard scoring drive. 2:34 drive.

Score Update: LSU 34, Baylor 24

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier throws an interception on the ensuing drive and the Baylor Bears are in business.

- On 4th-and-1 from inside the 20, a bad snap forces the Baylor down to the 47-yard line and the Bears turn it over on downs. LSU takes over on Baylors 47.

End of 3Q: LSU 34, Baylor 24

Fourth Quarter:

- LSU running back Josh Williams punches in the touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter. A DJ Chester direct snap to Williams ends in a score. 7-play, 47-yard scoring drive for the Tigers.

Score Update: LSU 41, Baylor 24

Baylor signal-caller Sawyer Robertson is keeping the Bears within striking range in this one. He's remained hot with 395 yards through the air with a pair of scores. With the Bears in need of a score, Robertson pushes Baylor down the field with Dawson Pendergrass getting in the end-zone for a score. 9-play, 75-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: LSU 41, Baylor 31

- LSU kicker Damian Ramos drills a 43-yard field goal attempt to extend the lead to 13 points with less than seven minutes remaining. Baylor takes over down the stretch.

Score Update: LSU 44, Baylor 31

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