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Texas Tech Football Team Set to Face Off Against LSU in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl

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The Texas Tech football team is preparing to take on No. 20 Louisiana State University in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl on December 29 at NRG Stadium in Houston. With a 7-5 overall record and 4-5 in conference games, the Red Raiders are looking to extend their season and make a statement against the Tigers. Despite the Tigers' reputation for providing a challenging opponent, Coach Kliff Kingsbury and his team are confident in their abilities and eager to showcase their skills in front of a packed stadium.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Texas Tech football team will face off against No. 20 Louisiana State University in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl on December 29 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
  • This will be the 14th bowl appearance for Tech in the last 16 years and the 37th overall bowl game in school history, ranking 17th nationally and third-best in the Big 12 Conference.
  • LSU leads the all-time series 2-0 against Tech, but the two teams have not played each other in almost 60 years.
  • Tech has a 49-86-3 all-time record against SEC teams, but won their last matchup against Arkansas earlier this season.
  • The Red Raiders have a four-game winning streak in bowl games, the longest streak in the Big 12.
  • Senior wide receiver Jakeem Grant is beyond ready to play in a bowl game, as last season Tech fell short of bowl eligibility.
  • Tech's second-best passing offense in the country will be matched up against LSU's 25th-ranked defense in the nation.

Statistics:

  • 14th bowl appearance for Tech in the last 16 years.
  • 37th overall bowl game in school history.
  • 7-5 overall record and 4-5 in conference games for Tech.
  • 2-0 all-time record for LSU against Tech.
  • 49-86-3 all-time record for Tech against SEC teams.
  • 4-game winning streak in bowl games for Tech.
  • 25th-ranked defense in the nation for LSU.

Sources:

  • Tech Athletics news release.
  • LSU coach Les Miles interview.
  • Coach Kliff Kingsbury interview.
  • Senior wide receiver Jakeem Grant interview.
  • NCAA bowl game statistics.

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