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

Garrett Nussmeier will stay for one more season at LSU. - Source: Imagn

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.