After an up-and-down regular season, LSU’s future is in the hands of the bowl selection committees. Here are some likely postseason destinations for the Tigers.
TaxSlayer Bowl
Jan. 2, 2:20 p.m. (ESPN)
Location: EverBank Field (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Founded: 1946
Conference tie-ins: SEC vs. Big Ten/ACC
LSU appearances: 1987, vs. South Carolina (W, 30-13)
Likely opponents: Iowa, Louisville, Minnesota
There is a good chance LSU ends up in this game, but whether its fan actually come is a different story. Considering the fans’ low attendance last season at the Outback Bowl in Tampa, something tells us they won’t be too high on spending the New Year’s holiday in Jacksonville.
AdvoCare Texas Bowl
Dec. 29, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Location: NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)
Founded: 2006
Conference tie-ins: SEC vs. Big 12
LSU appearances: None
Likely opponents: Texas
It would be interesting to see LSU begin and end the season in Houston, and the close location will certainly draw in fans. Playing a renowned program like Texas would create buzz as well, especially considering the Tigers lost their last meeting against the Longhorns in the 2002 Cotton Bowl.
Belk Bowl
Dec. 30, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Location: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
Founded: 2002
Conference tie-ins: SEC vs. ACC
LSU appearances: None
Likely opponents: Duke, North Carolina
LSU is in the perfect position in the standings to play in this bowl, but the 11 hours between Baton Rouge and Charlotte may prevent it from happening. Good attendance is essential to both the bowl and the conference, so it’s likely a team like South Carolina will get the nod, despite its 6-6 record.
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Dec. 29, 1 p.m. (ESPN)
Location: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (Memphis, Tenn.)
Founded: 1959
Conference tie-ins: SEC vs. Big 12
LSU appearances: 1978, vs. Missouri (L, 20-15) and 1985, vs. Baylor (L, 21-7)
Likely opponents: West Virginia
LSU’s chances of going to this bowl depend on Tennessee, which will probably go to one of the bowls in its state after finishing 6-6. West Virginia has not changed much since LSU beat it in 2011, but it would be exciting to see Dana Holgorsen’s passing attack go against the Tigers’ secondary.
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl
Dec. 30, 2 p.m. (ESPN)
Location: LP Field (Nashville, Tenn.)
Founded: 1998
Conference tie-ins: SEC vs. ACC
LSU appearances: None
Likely opponents: Duke, North Carolina, Louisville
Like with the Liberty Bowl, LSU’s chances of going to this bowl depend on Tennessee. The list of possible opponents is not very tempting, but the allure of LSU playing somewhere it’s never been may get some fans’ attention. Either way, it would be odd to watch LSU play in a bowl game before New Year’s Eve.

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