No. 14 Texas A&M football team (6-1, 4-0) overcame a halftime deficit to dominate No. 7 LSU (6-1, 3-0) in the second half of their matchup on Saturday.
Trailing by 10 points at halftime, the Aggies took control in the final quarters.
In the first half, LSU outgained Texas A&M 283 to 147, achieving 11 first downs compared to the Aggies’ eight. However, A&M responded with a decisive 24-6 scoring run after the break. Celebrating on the sidelines, head coach Mike Elko engaged with the crowd as A&M prepared to seal their victory.
Conner Weigman struggled in the first half, completing just 6 out of 18 passes for 64 yards before being replaced by Marcel Reed. Reed made a significant impact, finishing with 62 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
The Aggies headed into this game with momentum, having secured six consecutive wins, including a rivalry victory against Arkansas and a top-10 win over Missouri. LSU also came in riding a six-game winning streak, with recent victories over Ole Miss and Arkansas. Weigman previously led A&M to a win against LSU in 2022. Grant Nussmeier, LSU’s current quarterback, has faced the Aggies once before as a backup.
Game highlights included:
– Q4, 3:44: Randy Bond extended the lead with a 26-yard field goal, adding to the home crowd’s excitement.
– Q4, 8:09: Marcel Reed continued to shine, leading A&M to four straight touchdowns since he took over, including a four-play, 75-yard drive that pushed the score to 35-23.
– Q4, 9:57: LSU fought back with a nine-play, 78-yard drive capped off by a one-yard touchdown run from Nussmeier, cutting A&M’s lead to 28-23.
– Q4, 14:07: Reed scored his third touchdown, further shifting the momentum in favor of the Aggies, bringing the score to 28-17.
– Q3, 1:00: After being inserted into the game, Reed delivered an immediate touchdown, giving A&M its first lead at 21-17.
– Q3, 8:10: Defensive back BJ Mayes sparked A&M with a critical interception, setting up Reed’s eight-yard touchdown run, narrowing the score to 17-14.
At halftime, the score stood at LSU 17, Texas A&M 7, with the Aggies struggling with penalties and defensive performance in the early going.
Injury updates for both teams revealed several players sidelined for Texas A&M and LSU, with potential decisions pending on some players leading up to game time.
Weather conditions in College Station were favorable for football, with a sunny forecast and no precipitation expected.
The game’s kickoff was set for 6:30 p.m. at Kyle Field, broadcast live on ABC with various streaming options available.
Historically, Texas A&M has faced LSU 57 times, with a record of 20-35-2. Texas A&M’s last victory over LSU was a 38-23 win in 2022.
Looking ahead, the Aggies are preparing for their upcoming schedule, which includes matchups against tough opponents.