ReliaQuest Bowl: Wisconsin (7-5) at No. 13 LSU (9-3), Jan. 1, Noon EST (ESPN2)
FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: LSU by 9 1/2 ( https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/ncaaf )
Series record: LSU leads 3-1.
WHAT'S AT STAKE
No. 13 LSU starts the post-Jayden Daniels era with Garrett Nussmeier making first career start at quarterback. The sophomore is 17 of 33 passing for 196 yards and one touchdown in six games this season. Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. opted out to prepare for the NFL draft but will watch the game from the sideline. Daniels led the nation in total offense (412.4 yards), touchdowns (40), and rushing yards by a quarterback (1,134). Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai returned from a broken hand to start the final three regular-season games and will be playing his final college game.
KEY MATCHUP
The LSU offensive line against a Wisconsin defense that is 18th-ranked nationally in scoring defense at 18.9 points. C Charles Turner leads a group in which all five starters have at least 22 career starts.
PLAYERS TO WATCH