From 2000 through 2020 the LSU Tigers appeared in twenty consecutive bowl games, a streak that placed the program among the most consistent in college football history. The run began with a victory in the 2000 Sugar Bowl and continued through a series of high‑stakes matchups that showcased the team’s ability to perform on the national stage year after year.
The 2015 Texas Bowl: Facing a Future MVP
In the 2015 Texas Bowl the Tigers met Texas Tech, a team led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who would later become an NFL MVP. LSU rolled past the Red Raiders 56‑27, with a dominant defensive front that recorded six sacks on Mahomes and an interception. Defensive end Kendall Beckwith anchored the pass rush with 2.5 sacks, while running back Leonard Fournette powered the offense for 212 yards and four touchdowns.
A Year Later: Taming Another MVP
The following season LSU traveled to Orlando for the 2016 Citrus Bowl, where they confronted Heisman winner Lamar Jackson and his Louisville squad. The Tigers limited the Cardinals to just nine points and 220 total yards, sacking Jackson eight times. Defensive end Tashawn Bower led the charge with three sacks, and running back Derrius Guice added 138 rushing yards and a touchdown.
The back‑to‑back bowl victories highlighted LSU’s ability to neutralize elite quarterbacks while unleashing explosive playmakers on offense. The defensive front that included standout performers such as Kendall Beckwith and Tashawn Bower helped cement the program’s reputation for clutch performances.