Overview
- Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC as Texas A&M (7-0) travels to LSU (5-2), with CBS Sports noting a third LSU loss would likely end its College Football Playoff hopes.
- LSU coach Brian Kelly said DT Bernard Gooden is probable and edge Jimari Butler is available, while top tackler Whit Weeks is doubtful after not practicing this week.
- Protection and rushing remain LSU trouble spots, with reports of LT Tyree Adams’ multi-game injury absence and a lagging ground game facing an Aggies front keyed by sack leader Cashius Howell.
- Texas A&M leans on QB Marcel Reed’s dual-threat production and a receiver duo of Mario Craver and KC Concepcion against an LSU secondary featuring Mansoor Delane and AJ Haulcy.
- BetMGM lists Texas A&M as a 2.5-point favorite, and home-field trends loom large with the home team winning the last eight A&M–LSU meetings; separately, No. 22 Texas visits Mississippi State with defense and special teams carrying an inconsistent Arch Manning-led offense and safety Michael Taaffe out.