No. 14 Texas A&M (6-1, 4-0) is preparing to take on No. 7 LSU (6-1, 3-0) in a pivotal college football matchup with significant playoff ramifications.
The winner of this game will claim the top position in the SEC and enhance their chances of qualifying for the new 12-team playoff format. Although the losing team could still make a playoff appearance, they would need to win all remaining games to qualify for the conference championship.
Texas A&M enters the encounter riding a six-game winning streak, which includes a rivalry victory against Arkansas and a top-10 win over Missouri. Similarly, LSU has also secured six consecutive wins recently, defeating Ole Miss and Arkansas within the last two weeks. Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman holds a career record of 1-0 against LSU, having won their previous matchup in 2022 by a score of 38-23. LSU’s Grant Nussmeier has faced A&M once as the Tigers’ quarterback, serving as a backup in last year’s 42-30 victory.
The highly anticipated game will take place under the lights at Kyle Field, attracting a nationally televised audience.
Updates from the Texas A&M vs. LSU matchup:
Q1, :07 — A&M responds
After falling behind by two scores, Texas A&M needed a response to keep the game competitive. They managed a nine-play, 75-yard drive culminating in a seven-yard touchdown run by Le’Veon Moss, narrowing the Tigers’ lead to 10-7.
Q1, 3:51 — Tigers capitalize on a turnover
After running back Le’Veon Moss fumbled a third-down catch, LSU took advantage of the miscue. A subsequent 15-yard personal foul penalty against A&M positioned the Tigers on the 21-yard line. LSU then connected on a two-yard touchdown pass from Garrett Nussmeier to tight end Mason Taylor, extending their lead to 10-0.
Q1, 6:15 — LSU takes an early lead
After both teams exchanged punts, LSU found their footing on their second possession, driving 86 yards over eight plays to score a field goal and take an early 3-0 lead.
Injury updates for both teams indicate several key players are sidelined. For Texas A&M, out players include running back Rueben Owens and defensive back Tyreek Chappell among others. LSU will also be without several players, including safety Jordan Allen and linebacker Harold Perkins Jr.
The weather for the game is expected to be sunny with a high temperature of 91 degrees in College Station, with no rain forecasted.
The Texas A&M vs LSU game is scheduled for October 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Kyle Field.
The game will be televised on ABC, featuring commentary from Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit, with sideline reporting by Holly Rowe. Streaming options include ESPN+ and Fubo.
In historical context, Texas A&M holds a series record of 20-35-2 against LSU, with their last victory being a win in 2022. Statistical predictions for the match vary, with some analysts favoring Texas A&M and others leaning towards a victory for LSU.
Betting odds show Texas A&M favored by 2.5 points, with an over/under set at 53.5.