LSU projected starting lineup and depth chart for Texas Bowl | 2024 college football season
The LSU Tigers are closing their season in the Texas Bowl on Tuesday, where they will face the Baylor Bears. The Tigers were in the thick of the SEC race until a three-game losing streak in late October and early November knocked them off.
LSU (8-4) was hit hard by the opt-outs for this bowl season. The Tigers will be without both starting tackles, Will Campbell and Emery Jones. Tight end Mason Taylor and wide receiver Kyren Lacy opted out as well, so quarterback Garrett Nussmeier could have a tough time.
Baylor (8-4) has a struggling defense but scored over 30 points in five of its last six games. That could add pressure on LSU to score often.
The good news for LSU is that players like Josh Williams, Saivion Jones, Paris Shand and Zy Alexander will be available for the game. Here is the depth chart for the Tigers in the Texas Bowl.
LSU projected starting lineup and depth chart for the Texas Bowl
Offense
WR-X (Wide Receiver X)
Starter: Zavion Thomas
- 2nd: Kyle Parker
WR-X (Wide Receiver Z)
Starter: Chris Hilton Jr.
- 2nd: Jelany Watkins
SL (Slot Receiver)
Starter: Aaron Anderson
LT (Left tackle)
Starter: Tyree Adams
- 2nd: Ory Williams
LG (Left Guard)
Starter: Paul Mubenga
- 2nd: Khayree Lee
C (Center)
Starter: DJ Chester
- 2nd: Coen Echols
RG (Right Guard)
Starter: Miles Frazier
- 2nd: Bo Bordelon
RT (Right Tackle)
Starter: Weston Davis
- 2nd: Ethan Calloway
TE (Tight End)
Starter: Trey’Dez Green
- 2nd: GiVanni Peterson
- 3rd: Gabe Leonards
- 4th: Landon Craig
RB (Running Back)
Starter: Caden Durham
- 2nd: Josh Williams
- 3rd: Kaleb Jackson
- 4th: Ju’Juan Johnson
QB (Quarterback)
Starter: Garrett Nussmeier
- 2nd: AJ Swann
- 3rd: Colin Hurley
Defense
LE (Left Defensive End)
Starter: Sai’Vion Jones
- 2nd: Gabriel Reliford
LDT (Left Defensive Tackle)
Starter: Gio Paez
- 2nd: Dominick McKinley
RDT (Right Defensive Tackle)
Starter: Paris Shand
- 2nd: Ahmad Breaux
- 3rd Shone Washington
RE (Right Defensive End)
Starter: Bradyn Swinson
- 2nd: Dylan Carpenter
WLB (Weakside Linebacker)
Starter: Whit Weeks
- 2nd: West Weeks
MLB (Middle Linebacker)
Starter: Greg Penn III
- 2nd: Davhon Keys
LCB (Left Cornerback)
Starter: Ashton Stamps
- 2nd: Michael Turner Jr.
SS (Strong Safety)
Starter: Jardin Gilbert
- 2nd: Javien Toviano
FS (Free Safety)
Starter: Dashawn Spears
- 2nd: Auston Ausberry
RCB (Right Cornerback)
Starter: Zy Alexander
- 2nd: PJ Woodland
Star
Starter: Major Burns
Special Teams
P (Punter)
Starter: Peyton Todd
- 2nd: Blake Ochsendorf
K (Kicker)
Starter: Damian Ramos
KO (Kickoff Specialist)
Starter: Aeron Burrell
- 2nd: Damian Ramos
H (Holder)
Starter: Peyton Todd
- 2nd: Blake Ochsendorf
LS (Long Snapper)
Starter: Roy Slade
- 2nd: Jonathan Ferguson
KR (Kick Returner)
Starter: Zavion Thomas
- 2nd: Aaron Anderson
PR (Punt Returner)
Starter: Zavion Thomas
- 2nd: Aaron Anderson
The Texas Bowl kicks off from NRG Stadium in Houston at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.