LSU vs Texas A&M Week 9 Review

Erik Trosclair • October 29, 2024

Let's get into it!

This game was truly a game of 2 halves for the Tigers.


The Tigers received the opening kickoff and went 3 and out. The Aggies answered with a punt of their own. The Tigers bounced back with an 11 play 87 yard drive taking more than 5 minutes off of the clock; this was capped off by a Damian Ramos 23 yard field goal. LSU 3-0. On the 3rd play of A&M's next drive, Sage Ryan forced a Le'Veon Moss fumble, and Jardin Gilbert recovered. Tigers ball. LSU has a 4 play 21 yard drive that was capped off by a 2 yard Mason Taylor TD. LSU 10-0. The Aggies answer back with a 9 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a 7 yard Le'Veon Moss rushing TD. LSU 10-7. LSU puts together a 10 play 49 yard drive, but Damian Ramos misses a 48 yard field goal. The Tigers force the Aggies to punt. LSU had a 3 play 90 yard drive that was capped off by an exciting 76 yard Aaron Anderson TD. LSU 17-7. The Aggies go 3 and out. LSU has a 6 play 45 yard drive, but Damian Ramos misses a 49 yard field goal. The Tigers force a turnover on downs and run out the remainder of the 1st half. The two teams trade punts to open the 2nd half. The Aggies punt once more. The Aggies pick off Garrett Nussmeier and set up their offense with great field position. The Aggies take advantage of this, and Marcel Reed scores on an 8 yard rush. LSU 17-14. LSU puts together a 9 play 35 yard drive, but the field goal snap hits the holder in the facemask, and the Aggies take over. The Aggies go on a 7 play 60 yard drive that was capped off by an 8 yard Marcel Reed rushing TD. Aggies 21-17. Garrett Nussmeier gets picked off again on the 2nd play of the Tigers following drive. The Aggies go on a 5 play 26 yard drive that was capped off by a 4 yard Marcel Reed rushing TD. Aggies 28-17. The Tigers answer back with a 9 play 78 yard drive that was capped off by a 1 yard Garrett Nussmeier rushing TD. Tigers miss the 2 point conversion. Aggies 28-23. The Aggies answered with a 4 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a 3 yard Le'Veon Moss. Aggies 35-23. The Aggies pick off Garrett Nussmeie and score on a 26 yard Randy Bond field goal. Aggies 38-23. LSU turns the ball over on downs, and the Aggies kneel out the clock. Aggies 38 Tigers 23.


TAKEAWAYS

- This team failed to prepare for Marcel Reed, and it was obvious. I believe this defense can contain a running quarterback. This bye week is coming at a perfect time.

- I don't know how, but you have to establish more of a running game. You have to help out your quarterback.

- The team has to heal up.

- The Tigers will bounce back. I believe they will be ready for Alabama after the bye.


AWARDS

- Offensive MVP - Aaron Anderson - This guy is having a great season. He provided a spark when LSU needed one in this one.

- Defensive MVP - Bradyn Swinson - Yet again, Bradyn was all over the field. He is very fun to watch.


The Tigers will welcome Alabama to Baton Rouge on November 9th.


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