LSU’s interim head coach Frank Wilson is set to coach the Tigers in their upcoming bowl game.

Who will coach LSU in the bowl game?

  • New LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has confirmed he will not coach the team in the bowl game.
  • Interim head coach Frank Wilson will serve as LSU’s head coach for bowl practices and the bowl itself, including the Texas Bowl matchup against Houston.

Quick context

  • Frank Wilson took over as interim after Brian Kelly was fired in late October 2025.
  • Kiffin is focused on assembling his future staff and evaluating the roster, while Wilson and the remaining assistants handle all on-field duties for the bowl.

Meta description: Wondering who will coach LSU in its bowl game? Interim coach Frank Wilson, not new hire Lane Kiffin, will lead the Tigers on the sideline in the Texas Bowl.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.