the SEC behind Alabama (62), Tennessee (50), and Georgia (50). LSU is 23-21-1 all-time in bowl games, which includes a 6-3 record under Les Miles.

Tigers Have Won 23 Bowl Games

LSU goes into the Music City Bowl with 23 bowl victories to its credit. The 23 bowl wins is tied for ninth all-time. LSU coach Les Miles is 6-3 in bowl games which makes him the second-winningest coach in school history in terms of bowl victories. Charles McClendon , who coached the Tigers for 18 years, won seven bowl games in 13 tries from 1962-79.

Tigers Making School-Record 15th Straight Bowl Appearance

LSU will be making its school-record 15th consecutive appearance in a bowl game when the Tigers face Notre Dame. The 15 straight bowl appearances by the Tigers ranks asunder Miles. LSU has outscored its opponents 451-293 in the 15 games, and the Tigers have scored 40 or more points five times and 30 or more points nine times.

LSU Pushes Streak to 15 Consecutive Seasons of 8 Wins or More

With a victory over Texas A&M, LSU has won at least eight games for a school-record 15 consecutive years. The 15 years with at least eight wins is second nationally behind Boise State's 16 straight seasons. LSU's streak of season with at least eight wins dates back to 2000 when first-year coach Nick Saban led the Tigers to an 8-4 record, which was capped with a 28-14 victory over Georgia Tech in the Peach Bowl. LSU has won at least eight games in 10 seasons under Les Miles,