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LSU vs Houston
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 LSU Tigers | 2 | Series level |
 Houston Cougars | 2 |
Meetings since 1996: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-1 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
2-2 Last 4
26-26 Avg score
1 Longest LSU win run
Biggest LSU win 28-13 in 2000, a 15-point margin.
Biggest LSU loss 7-20 in 1999, a 13-point margin.
Every LSU vs Houston meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 * | Houston win | Neutral | 35-38 |
| 2000 | LSU win | Baton Rouge | 28-13 |
| 1999 | Houston win | Baton Rouge | 7-20 |
| 1996 | LSU win | Baton Rouge | 35-34 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the LSU perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1996.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1996 is level at 2-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when LSU and Houston meet.
How to watch LSU vs Houston
When LSU and Houston are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the LSU radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the LSU vs Houston time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The LSU this season
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LSU vs Houston: the essentials
LSU Tigers vs Houston Cougars is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Big 12 (Power 4). The series since 1996 is level at 2-2. Across 4 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the LSU vs Houston head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the LSU Tigers team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Houston against the whole conference, see Houston vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between LSU and Houston?
The series since 1996 is level at 2-2. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch LSU vs Houston?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are LSU and Houston in the same conference?
No. LSU plays in the SEC. Houston plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.