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LSU, Texas A&M seek redemption in high-stakes SEC clash

Both teams aim to avoid a second conference loss with College Football Playoff implications on the line.

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What to know

  • Both LSU and Texas A&M lost their respective SEC openers last weekend—A&M to unranked Kentucky 31-21, LSU to Ole Miss 32-24—with each facing a second conference loss as potentially fatal to College Football Playoff chances.
  • Texas A&M plummeted 14 spots in the rankings after the Kentucky upset, dropping from No. 9 to No. 23, while LSU (No. 10) looks to rebound at home under new coach Lane Kiffin.
  • Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed has underperformed through three games, failing to throw for 250 yards in any contest; the team's offensive line was dominated by Kentucky.
  • A&M faces an especially brutal remaining schedule with road trips to LSU and Alabama plus a rivalry game against No. 1 Texas, leaving no margin for error in the SEC standings.

“With road matchups against LSU and Alabama coming up, as well as a home matchup with No. 1 Texas during rivalry week, A&M has no room for error as a loss to anyone in the SEC going forward would put its slim playoff chances off life support.”

Kendrick Johnson, Sports Illustrated writer · Sports Illustrated ↗

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LSU, Texas A&M seek redemption in high-stakes SEC clash
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  1. 5

    ESPN's Heather Dinich issues warning to both teams before clash

    ESPN analyst Heather Dinich issues a warning to LSU and Texas A&M ahead of their matchup, emphasizing the massive College Football Playoff implications of the Week 4 game.

    1. 2 outlets 'We are excited for the challenge': Texas A&M HC previews Week 4 at LSU

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also Sports Illustrated

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    2. 1 outlet Texas A&M football's depth chart for Week 4 at LSU

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

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  2. 4

    Kentucky loss raises stakes for LSU matchup

    The Texas A&M loss to Kentucky transforms the upcoming LSU game into a must-win scenario with heightened College Football Playoff implications, as a second SEC loss would effectively eliminate either team from playoff contention.

    1. 2 outlets LSU, Texas A&M Seek To Avoid Second SEC Loss Before October

      first by Forbes Business, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports

    2. 1 outlet Texas A&M's Kentucky Loss Changes Everything About LSU Week

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

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  3. 3

    Texas A&M drops to No. 22 in ESPN Power Rankings after Kentucky loss

    Texas A&M fell more than a dozen spots in ESPN's Power Rankings following the Kentucky upset, landing at No. 22.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · read ↗

  4. 2

    LSU falls to Ole Miss 32-24 in Kiffin's conference opener

    Lane Kiffin's LSU team lost 32-24 to Ole Miss in its SEC opener, with quarterback Sam Leavitt throwing an interception in the end zone with just over a minute remaining in the game.

    “The LSU Tigers are facing major adversity for the first time this season. Lane Kiffin's team is coming off a gut-wrenching 32-24 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday night.”
    — Zion Trammel, Sports Illustrated writer · source
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    Texas A&M loses to Kentucky 31-21 at home

    No. 9 Texas A&M suffered an upset 31-21 loss to unranked Kentucky at Kyle Field, giving the Aggies their first defeat of the season. The team was dominated at the line of scrimmage and quarterback Marcel Reed struggled.

    1. 1 outlet 3 Reasons Why Texas A&M's Season is on The Brink

      first by Sports Illustrated, 3d ago

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  1. 2 outlets LSU Has No Choice But to Respond Against Texas A&M

    first by Sports Illustrated, 20h ago · also Yahoo Sports

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  2. 1 outlet Mike Elko Says Texas A&M Defense Must ‘Catch Up Quick’ Before LSU

    first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

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  3. 1 outlet Texas A&M vs. LSU Tigers: Everything to Know About the Aggies' Next Opponent

    first by Sports Illustrated, 2d ago

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