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LSU vs Texas A&M: Both Chase First SEC Win

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 3:09 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

LSU Hosts Texas A&M

LSU hosts Texas A&M in Baton Rouge as both SEC teams seek their first conference win.
LSU entered 2-1 (0-1 SEC) after a 32-24 loss to Ole Miss.
Texas A&M came in 2-1 (0-1 SEC) following a 31-21 defeat by Kentucky.
LSU lost safety Dashawn Spears to a season-ending ACL injury.
Ja'Keem Jackson (doubtful) and Tamarcus Cooley (questionable) are LSU’s injury concerns.

Summary

Texas A&M Embraces Run

Texas A&M increased pass attempts to 37.3 per game, but average passing yards fell to 222.7.
The Aggies slipped to 106th nationally in yards per completion, averaging 10.1 yards, down from 11th last season.
Coach Mike Elko is pushing a run-first identity, planning more rushing attempts to ease pressure on quarterback Marcel Reed.
Injured X-factor Terry Bussey’s absence forces reliance on deep-ranked back Edwards and highlights running back Rueben Owens II.

History

Historical Context

After the SEC voted on September 25 2011 and added Texas A&M and Missouri on July 1 2012, the league grew to 14 schools. In its first SEC season the Aggies posted an 11-2 record, including a win over No. 1 Alabama. Now LSU and Texas A&M, both still winless in conference play this year, chase their first SEC victories.

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LSU Hosts Texas A&M

LSU hosts Texas A&M in Baton Rouge as both SEC teams seek their first conference win.
LSU entered 2-1 (0-1 SEC) after a 32-24 loss to Ole Miss.
Texas A&M came in 2-1 (0-1 SEC) following a 31-21 defeat by Kentucky.
LSU lost safety Dashawn Spears to a season-ending ACL injury.
Ja'Keem Jackson (doubtful) and Tamarcus Cooley (questionable) are LSU’s injury concerns.

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