Between transfers and opt outs, LSU will have a low number of scholarship players for the Texas Bowl against Kansas State.

But a former player and radio co-host on 104.5 ESPN, Jacob Hester, said the Tigers will dress about 51 scholarship players for the game, with including recent scholarships awarded.

That lack of depth will offer an interesting dynamic for the Tigers as they previously had momentum after winning the final 2 games, including a victory over Texas A&M, to become bowl eligible. Now after the coaching changes and being led by interim coach Brad Davis, the number of players in the game will likely become a factor.

The big question for Kansas State was whether QB Skylar Thompson would play in the game, but The Wichita Eagle reported that the Wildcats expect Thompson to play in the game.