FBS-CFB Game Preview: Texas A&M Aggies (7-0) vs. LSU Tigers (5-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT local)

Broadcast: ABC (national)

Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 72°F at kickoff, light humidity, winds 5–7 mph. Classic “Saturday Night in Death Valley” conditions.

Team Recent Form

Texas A&M Aggies:

Last game: 45-42 win at Arkansas

Offense: 36.1 PPG, 497 YPG

Defense: 23.4 PPG allowed, 327 YPG allowed

Strength: Balanced attack led by QB Marcel Reed and RB Rueben Owens.

LSU Tigers:

Last game: 31-24 loss at Vanderbilt

Offense: 25.6 PPG, 366 YPG

Defense: 14.6 PPG allowed in last 3 home games

Strength: Opportunistic defense, QB Garrett Nussmeier’s efficiency.

Injury Report

Texas A&M: RB Le’Veon Moss (out, lower body) – depth hit in the run game.

LSU: No major new injuries; roster largely intact.

Key Player Matchups

QB Marcel Reed (A&M): 1,770 yards, 15 TD, 4 INT, plus 263 rushing yards.

RB Rueben Owens (A&M): 396 rushing yards, 4 TD.

QB Garrett Nussmeier (LSU): 1,636 yards, 11 TD, 5 INT, 66% completion.

WR Zavion Thomas (LSU): 259 yards, 3 TD, explosive deep threat.

Defensive Fronts: A&M’s disruptive pass rush vs. LSU’s O-line protection.

Series History

LSU leads the all-time series 35–24–3.

Since Texas A&M joined the SEC (2012), LSU holds a 9–4 edge.

At Tiger Stadium: LSU has won 5 straight night games vs. A&M.

Betting Trends

Texas A&M: 3-4 ATS this season; 5 of 7 games OVER the total.

LSU: 3-4 ATS; 2 of 7 games OVER.

Head-to-Head: LSU is 8-2 ATS in last 10 vs. A&M, including 5-0 ATS at Tiger Stadium.

Historical Betting Results: Last 4 meetings have all gone OVER the total, with A&M outscoring LSU 130–115.

Projection: Texas A&M 28 – LSU 20

Game Odds

Texas A&M Aggies           – 2.5

LSU Tigers                           49.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025