5 things for Texas Longhorns fans to know about the LSU Tigers

Texas' upcoming visit to LSU for the first time in 73 years brings a flurry of interest for both fanbases. While Texas (7-2, 4-2) remains in contention for a College Football Playoff berth, LSU (6-3, 3-3) may be relegated to a regular bowl game after their 31-13 loss to Alabama. Here are five key points to consider:

1. Lane Kiffin, LSU's head coach, has a storied career with 122 wins in 15 years. Kiffin and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian previously worked together at USC and Alabama, where Sarkisian's teams have a 1-2 record against Kiffin.

2. Quarterback Sam Leavitt, one of LSU's notable offseason transfers, has excelled with 2,553 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and a 70.8% completion rate. Leavitt joined LSU after a notable run against Texas in the 2025 Peach Bowl.

3. Receiver Jackson Harris has been a standout for LSU, recording at least six receptions in four straight games and surpassing 150 yards in his last two performances. Harris was previously part of Stanford's receiving corps alongside current Texas quarterback Emmett Mosley V.

4. LSU senior defensive end Princewill Umanmielen has recorded 8.5 sacks, ranking second in the SEC. Umanmielen, a four-star prospect from Austin, did not receive a scholarship offer from Texas, despite growing up in the city and attending Manor High School.

5. Texas and LSU have faced each other 10 times in their all-time series, with Texas leading 9-8-1. The two teams met in 2019, with Texas emerging victorious. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their last meeting was in 1953.