No. 14 Texas A&M football improved to 6-1 with a dominant second-half performance against No. 7 LSU, who also stands at 6-1. The Aggies, trailing by 10 points at halftime, outscored LSU 24-6 in the second half to clinch the victory.
Despite LSU initially outgaining Texas A&M 283 to 147 and securing 11 first downs compared to the Aggies’ eight in the first half, A&M flipped the script. Head coach Mike Elko celebrated with the home crowd as the team entered victory formation.
Quarterback Conner Weigman struggled, throwing for just 64 yards on 6-of-18 passes before Marcel Reed took over. Reed made a significant impact, contributing 62 rushing yards and scoring three touchdowns.
Prior to this game, Texas A&M had won six straight, including a rivalry victory over Arkansas and a top-10 win against Missouri. LSU also entered the contest on a six-game winning streak, defeating Ole Miss and Arkansas in recent weeks.
During the game, the back-and-forth continued, with key moments unfolding in the fourth quarter. Texas A&M’s kicker Randy Bond added a 26-yard field goal to extend the lead while Reed scored three touchdowns after entering the game, marking a turning point for the Aggies.
At halftime, Texas A&M was down 17-7, struggling with penalties and defensive lapses. The team faced a tough start as LSU capitalized on A&M’s mistakes, including a fumble that led to a touchdown.
As the season progresses, Texas A&M remains a formidable contender, while injuries and weather forecasts continue to shape upcoming matchups. The rivalry between the Aggies and Tigers has a long history, with A&M’s recent victory adding to the tension of future encounters.