LSU gets back to work Saturday night with another heavyweight SEC test waiting in Tiger Stadium.
The No. 10 Tigers, now 2-1 overall and 0-1 in the SEC, are trying to shake off last weekend’s loss at Ole Miss and respond against No.
20 Texas A&M. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 in Baton Rouge, and the matchup carries plenty of weight after what the Aggies did to LSU a year ago.
Texas A&M was the spark for a major shakeup in Baton Rouge last season. After quarterback Marcel Reed and the Aggies rolled past LSU, 49-25, at home, former head coach Brian Kelly was fired the next day. And the Aggies have already handled LSU in each of the last two seasons.
This time, Texas A&M comes in at 2-1 and 0-1 in conference play, matching LSU’s record in that department after both teams took losses last weekend. That only adds more edge to a rivalry game that already had plenty.
ABC will carry the game, and streaming options include the Watch ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial for potential new subscribers.
As for how this one plays out, the source frame is simple: mistakes will decide it. Both teams are coming off losses, and the margin for error is thin.
Marcel Reed has given LSU fits in the last two meetings, and the question is whether LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker has finally solved that problem. The prediction here leans toward another tight one, with LSU controlling much of the game before Reed breaks free late and Texas A&M sneaks out with a low-scoring win, 24-20.
For those looking to buy in, tickets are available through StubHub.
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