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LSU began the season hopeful of qualifying for the expanded College Football Playoff.
Baylor found itself scrambling just to get bowl eligible after a 2-4 start.
The Tigers (8-4) didn't come close to the CFP, but the Bears (8-4) have won six straight heading into the Texas Bowl in Houston, where the teams will meet Tuesday afternoon.
Dave Aranda became Baylor's head coach in 2020.
