College football analysts make picks for LSU-Texas A&M in Week 9

Oct 19, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) passes in the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

The LSU Tigers are on the road once again in Week 9 as they play the most significant matchup of the season so far.

After dispatching Ole Miss and Arkansas in the last two weeks, coach Brian Kelly’s team is now set to square off with Texas A&M in a battle of the two lone unbeaten teams in conference play. The winner will claim sole possession of first place in the SEC entering the final month of the regular season.

This showdown in College Station has serious implications for both the SEC and College Football Playoff races. Here’s how analysts see Saturday’s matchup playing out in their predictions.

ESPN’s Rece Davis

On a recent episode of the “College GameDay Podcast,” the host of the popular pregame show of the same name said that he’s rolling with the Tigers, largely due to their improvement on the defensive side of the ball in recent weeks.

“I really like LSU in that game,” Davis said, per On3. “I just don’t know because of some of the concerns that you brought up with Conner Weigman. I’m not sure I believe they can score enough and often enough, especially with LSU’s defensive improvement and some of the havoc that they’re causing under Blake Baker. I really like LSU to go into Kyle Field and win the game on Saturday night.”

ESPN’s Greg McElroy

On his “Always College Football” podcast, McElroy said that his biggest concern with the Tigers entering the game is whether they can take pressure off the passing game with rushing efficiency.

However, McElroy also worries about inconsistent play from Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman as well as the ability for Texas A&M’s talented…

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Publish date : 2024-10-25 18:38:42

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