LSU has chance to take control of SEC with win over Texas A&M

Oct 19, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) celebrates after a rushing touchdown by running back Caden Durham (29) during the first quarter Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

After winning its sixth straight game, LSU is tied with Texas A&M atop the SEC standings. The Aggies are 4-0 in conference play while LSU sits 3-0. They’re the last two remaining undefeateds.

That will change when LSU travels to College Station in Week 9. After all, someone has to lose.

The winner of the game will sit in pole position in the SEC, controlling its destiny with room for error.

If LSU wins, I’d expect the Tigers to be favored in their remaining games. That doesn’t mean the schedule gets easy. It includes home games with Alabama, Vanderbilt and Oklahoma along with a road trip to Florida.

But again, a win vs. A&M allows LSU to slip up in November and still be a in a great spot to compete for the SEC and make the playoff.

According to ESPN’s FPI, LSU has a 39.7% to make the playoff and a 12.9% chance to win the conference. Both of those marks are significantly higher than they were two weeks ago.

LSU is likely to be an underdog at Texas A&M, but the Tigers overperformed against Ole Miss and Arkansas. This could be a case of a team peaking at the right time — that’s good news as LSU gets set to head down the stretch.

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Publish date : 2024-10-20 20:13:26

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