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LSU offensive tackle Lance Heard reportedly did not make the trip to Tampa Bay for the ReliaQuest Bowl, which will pit the Tigers against Wisconsin.
This news, first reported by On3Sports, has not yet been confirmed by LSU. Heard started 1 game for the Tigers this past season but made 12 appearances. His lone start of the year came against Army while Emery Jones recovered from injury.
As of December 27, Heard has not entered the portal to signify the apparent absence.
New: #LSU freshman OT Lance Heard did not travel with the team to the Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa, multiple sources tell The @BengalTigerOn3.
Heard appeared in all 12 games for the Tigers this season, making one start.
LSU faces Wisconsin on Jan. 1: https://t.co/5OmxDG5HUT pic.twitter.com/OS9JoKeV1t
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) December 27, 2023
Despite Heard currently not being with the team, LSU’s offensive line outlook is good for the bowl game against the Badgers. All 5 starters are expected to play against a slightly above average Wisconsin D-line.
The ReliaQuest Bowl is set to kick off at Noon on January 1 on ESPN2.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.