LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns as the Tigers handled the Baylor Bears on Tuesday afternoon to capture the Kinder’s Texas Bowl, 44-31. LSU finishes the season with an overall record of 9-4.

Absent is Rickie Collins, who transferred to Syracuse. If Swann didn’t remain with the team, LSU’s QB would be in a tough spot on Tuesday. Colin Hurley is a blue-chip recruit, but he’s the age of a high school senior after he reclassified. LSU didn’t want to force him into action.

LSU football jumped out early and rode the early lead over Baylor to win the Texas Bowl Tuesday. Here's how we graded Brian Kelly and the Tigers.