LSU vs Texas A&M Week 9 Preview

Erik Trosclair • October 25, 2024

Let's get into it!

Date & Time: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 6:30 PM

Location: Kyle Field College Station, TX

Spread: Texas A&M -1.5

O/U: 54

TV: ABC/ESPN+


LSU and Texas A&M will meet on the fooball field for the 63rd time this Saturday. LSU leads the all time series 32-23-3. LSU has vacated 4 wins. The 1st meeting between these teams was a 52-0 Aggie victory back in 1899. These teams have not lost since opening day, and both teams are undefeated in SEC play.


Texas A&M (#14/#14) 6-1 is playing a 4th straight SEC game and 5th SEC game overall. This Aggie offense is 11th in the SEC in total yards per game (404.7), 2nd in the SEC in rushing yards per game (218.6), and 13th in the SEC in passing yards per game (186.1). This offense is led by quarterback Conner Weigman, who was a bit dinged up early in the season. Do not be surprised if Marcel Reed enters at quarterback if Conner Weigman isn't playing so well. Le'Veon Moss, who is from Walker, LA, is a true workhorse running back on this team. Moss ranks 2nd in the SEC in rushing yards and 5th in the SEC in rushing TDs. Noah Thomas is the leader in the receiving room. The Texas A&M defense is 8th in the SEC in total yards per game (325), 8th in the SEC in passing yards per game (209), and 11th in the SEC in rushing yards per game. Linebacker Taureen York, defensive lineman Nic Scourton, and defensive backs Will Lee III and Marcus Ratcliffe are the leaders on this defense. Will Lee III is tied for 2nd in the SEC with 8 passes defended.


LSU (#8/#7) 6-1 is playing a 3rd straight SEC game and 4th SEC game overall. This LSU offense is 5th in the SEC in total yards per game (450.7), 2nd in the SEC/8th in the nation in passing yards per game (322.4), and 14th in the SEC in rushing yards per game (128.3). This offense is led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Nuss is 1st in the SEC/11th in the nation in QBR, 2nd in the SEC/6th in the nation in passing yards (2,222), 1st in the SEC/7th in the nation in passing TDs (18). Running backs Caden Durham and Josh Williams are the leaders in this running back room. These guys provide a bit of thunder and lightning for the Tiger offense. Kyren Lacy, Mason Taylor, and Aaron Anderson are the leading pass catchers on this team. Lacy, Taylor, and Anderson are all in the top 10 in the SEC in receptions. Lacy and Anderson are in the top 9 in receiving yards and top 10 in receiving TDs. The Tiger defense is 14th in the SEC in total yards per game (358.6), 15th in the SEC in passing yards per game (243.7), and 9th in the SEC in rushing yards per game (114.9). Whit Weeks is the clear leader on this defense. Weeks is tied for 1st in the SEC/10th in the nation with 68 tackles. Bradyn Swinson and Sai'vion Jones are both in the top 10 in the SEC in sacks. Ashton Stamps and Zy Alexander are holding it down on the outside for this defense. Stamps is tied for 4th in the SEC in passes defended.


KEYS TO THE GAME

- O-LINE RULES - Texas A&M has only given up 7 sacks this season, and LSU has only given up 2 sacks this season. These are two very talented offensive lines.

- KICK IT - This game features elite kickers. Randy Bond and Damian Ramos have only missed 2 FG's each on the season. Bond has a long field goal of 49 yards, and Ramos has a long field goal of 48 yards. Both kickers are 25/25 on extra points this season.

- BEND BUT DON'T BREAK - Le'Veon Moss is a great running back. It will be very hard to shut him down. Can this Tiger defense slow him down? Can they make Conner Weigman beat them?

- EARLY & OFTEN - Can LSU's offense keep this A&M defense guessing? This defense has not faced an offense like LSU.


Fun Fact: LSU punter Blake Ochsendorf and Texas A&M wide receiver Cyrus Allen were teammates at Louisiana Tech.


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2025 LSU Week 3 Preview

By Erik Trosclair • September 12, 2025
When: Saturday, September 13th, 2025, 6:30 PM Where: The Real Death Valley, Baton Rouge, LA Channel: ABC Spread: LSU -7.5 O/U: 46.5 This will be the 72nd time these schools meet up in this storied rivalry. This game always has a story, a moment to remember, so be ready, football fans! Florida Gators The Gators enter this contest with a record of 1-1. Florida opened up the season with a 55-0 win over Long Island University, but the Gators dropped a game last week to a talented South Florida team. This Gator offense is led by quarterback DJ Lagway. LSU fans remember Lagway all too well from last season. On the season, Lagway is 38/51, with 342 passing yards and 4 TDs. Jadan Baugh is the leader in the backfield. The leading pass catchers on this team are Vernell Brown III, Eugene Wilson III, and Hayden Hansen. The Gator defense is a solid unit. Jaden Robinson and Myles Graham are the leading linebackers. Tyreak Sapp is the leader on the defensive line. LSU Tigers The Tigers are coming off of a "disappointing" victory against Louisiana Tech. The Tigers have a chance to bury the Gators' dreams for the season in this game. This game being in Death Valley helps out the Tigers tremendously. The Tigers better be ready to get on the Gators early and often because this is an upset Gator team with a big upset on the mind. KEYS TO THE GAME - Can the Tigers establish a running game? The leaders on this team need to get up. - Will the Tigers' defense keep up the red-hot start to the season? - Will Braelin Moore be back on the field? This is a mad Florida team who would love to upset the Tigers in this rivalry. Can the Tigers contain DJ Lagway? Fun Fact: Florida running back coach Jabar Juluke was born in New Orleans. He was the running back coach at LSU in 2016. Thank you for checking out my article. Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro

LSU vs Louisiana Tech Week 2 Review

By Erik Trosclair • September 10, 2025
It wasn't the prettiest game, but a win is a win. The Tigers are 2-0. On the 4th play of LSU's opening drive, Garrett Nussmeier throws an interception. The Bulldogs go 3 and out. LSU puts together an 8 play 25 yard drive, but Damian Ramos misses a 51 yard field goal. The Bulldogs punt, but they pin the Tigers inside the 5 yard line. The Tigers go on a strong 11 play 98 yard drive that was capped off by a Nic Anderson 7 yard TD reception. LSU 7-0. The Bulldogs are forced the punt. LSU puts together a 13 play 85 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 23 yard field goal. LSU 10-0. The teams trade punts. The Bulldogs kneel out the 1st half. The teams trade punts to open up the 2nd half. LSU goes on a 6 play 33 yard drive that was capped off by a Caden Durham 3 yard rushing TD. LSU 17-0. The Bulldogs punt. LSU goes on an 11 play 38 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 46 yard field goal. LSU 20-0. The teams trade punts. The Bulldogs go on a strong 13 play 74 yard drive that was capped off by a Devin Gandy 33 yard TD reception. LSU 20-7. LSU answers back with a 6 play 48 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 19 yard field goal. LSU 23-7. The Bulldogs punt. LSU kneels out the clock. Tigers win! Takeaways - This LSU defense is for real! This unit will keep the Tigers in games this season. - LSU has to get the running game going. I think it will come around, but the Tigers have to make opponents respect the run. - West Weeks is quietly having a strong start to the season. AWARDS - Offensive MVP - Barion Brown - This guy plays with the spirit you want to see. Get familiar with the name, Tiger fans! - Defensive MVP - West Weeks - West flocks to the ball! LSU welcomes Florida to Baton Rouge on Saturday. Thank you for checking out my article. Follow me on X (the article formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
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