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<\/p>\nThe LSU Tigers host the Texas A&M Aggies for the second year in a row this upcoming fall, and with Lane Kiffin now at the helm, the Tigers simply need a win to prove that they have what it takes to get the best of the Aggies in the Mike Elko era. <\/p>\n
Both 2024 and 2025 saw the Tigers getting the best of the Aggies in the first half of the matchups, only to simply no-show the second half and fall victim to a blowout loss at the hands of the Maroon and White. <\/p>\n
If Kiffin and the Tigers want to avoid taking a third straight loss, then here is what they need to do to win, and what will cause them to lose in Week 4 of this season. <\/p>\n
Wins: Protect the Quarterback<\/p>\n
Dec 1, 2025; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU new head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The past two years have seen incredible quarterback play from Garrett Nussmeier, only for his rhythm to be disrupted at the hands of the Texas A&M defensive line throughout the second half, especially in the 2025 edition. <\/p>\n
Nussmeier was sacked seven times by the “Wrecking Crew,” including twice by Cashius Howell, a team-high, and the mauling eventually led to Nussmeier being benched in favor of Michael Van Buren Jr., who produced LSU’s lone touchdown of the second half last year with under a minute to go in the game, a pass to Kyle Parker from 12 yards out. <\/p>\n
LSU’s offense thrives on pass-heavy game plans, and even if that doesn’t work out, then maybe the offensive mastermind that they have at head coach will have some tricks up his sleeve. <\/p>\n
Loses: Marcel Reed Being Marcel Reed![\"Texas](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01kszs0ek4yrvrkfxvrg.jpg\" "\\"Texas")
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Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs with the ball during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
In addition to Texas A&M’s harrowing defense getting the best of LSU’s offense, LSU’s defense was getting torched by A&M quarterback Marcel Reed in the past two seasons. <\/p>\n
In 2024 LSU saw Reed relieve Conner Weigman shortly after the start of the second half, which led to three straight scoring drives for A&M during the 38-23 win in College Station and the official start of the Marcel Reed era in Aggieland. <\/p>\n
In 2025, with the exception of two interceptions thrown by the junior, saw Reed control the LSU defense from the opening kick, starting with a 41-yard touchdown run, making up for a large chunk of the 108 yards on the ground that Reed registered throughout the night and was also a part of his 310-yard, four-touchdown night on offense as the Aggies took the 49-25 win. <\/p>\n
The Tigers and Aggies square off during Week 4 on September 26. <\/p>\n
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