Live Updates: LSU Football vs. Texas A&M Aggies in Week 9 SEC Matchup

Brian Kelly and Co. look to remain unbeaten in SEC play, travel to College Station for a clash against Texas A&M.

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No. 8 LSU (6-1, 3-0) will head to College Station in Week 9 for an SEC clash against the No. 14 ranked Texas A&M Aggies in a battle for the top spot in the Southeastern Conference.

For Brian Kelly and the Tigers, they're clicking on all cylinders heading into the matchup this weekend after back-to-back SEC wins over Ole Miss and Arkansas.

The program is finding "complementary football" with production on both sides of the ball with hte help of defensive coordinator Blake Baker.

Now, it's about carrying the momentum into Week 9 against the Aggies in College Station.

Here's what Brian Kelly said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Saturday night in College Station:

What Brian Kelly Said:

“Mike Elko is doing a great job with this football team in his first year,” Kelly said. “Very similar to what our team has been doing. We lost the opener, they lost the opener, and they’re playing better and better each week. They are very balanced on offense. Conner Weigman is a really good quarterback. He’s got very good weapons.”

Pregame Updates:

- LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton will make his 2024 debut on Saturday night in College Station after rehabbing an ankle injury suffered during Fall Camp.

- LSU wide receiver CJ Daniels is active on Saturday night. The veteran wideout had been listed as "questionable" on the Injury Report, but after going through warmups, he's officially active.

- LSU running back Caden Durhan is active as he continues nursing a foot injury. The true freshman phenom worked through warmups and is a go for Saturday.

Live Updates:

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First Quarter:

- Texas A&M has won the opening coin toss and will defer. The Aggies will kickoff to LSU with the Tigers opening the Saturday night showdown with the ball first.

- LSU goes three-and-out on the opening possession after signal-caller Garrett Nussmeier's pass goes incomplete to Zavion Thomas, Caden Durham rushes for a one-yard loss and Nussmeier's third down pass is off to Mason Taylor. Peyton Todd punts it away for LSU. Texas A&M ball on their own 38-yard line.

- Texas A&M tosses an incompletion followed by three straight rushing attempts after a 15-yard penalty by LSU. The Aggies punt it away on their first possession with the Tigers starting with the ball on their own seven-yard line.

- LSU is marching down the field in College Station on the second offensive drive of the game. Garrett Nussmeier checks down to Caden Durham for a six-yard gain followed by 10 yard rush up the middle. On the third play of the drive? Nussmeier connects with Durham for a 40-yard gain. LSU on Texas A&M's 28-yard line. 8:49 remaining in the quarter.

- LSU settles for a 23-yard field goal with Damian Ramos drilling the attempt to put the Tigers on the board first. 11-play, 87-yard scoring drive for the Tigers.

Score Update: LSU 3, Texas A&M 0

- LSU defensive back Sage Ryan forces a fumble on the ensuing Texas A&M drive with safety Jardin Gilbert recovering the ball. The Tigers will take over on the Aggies' 21-yard line.

- Garrett Nussmeier connects with Mason Taylor in the corner of the end-zone on the fourth play of the drive with the Tigers capitalizing off of the turnover quickly. 4-play, 21-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: LSU 10, Texas A&M 0

- Conner Weigman and the Aggies deliver a beautifully orchestrated drive to end the 1st quarter with running back Le'Veon Moss punching in the seven-yard touchdown. 9-play, 75-yard scoring drive with Weigman going 2-for-4 with 27 passing yards. Texas A&M tallies 48 rushing yards.

End of 1Q: LSU 10, Texas A&M 7

Second Quarter:

- The Garrett Nussmeier-Kyren Lacy connection is on full display on LSU's third offensive possession of the game. WIth the Tigers' backs against the wall on 3rd-and-15, Nussmeier connects with his WR1 to keep the drive alive. Three plays later, Nussmeier hits Lacy again. He's 2-for-4 through the air with 54 yards passing this drive. LSU on the Texas A&M 28-yard line.

- LSU comes up with zero points after a 10-play, 49-yard drive. Damian Ramos' 48-yard field goal attempt is no good with Texas A&M taking over on their own 31-yard line. 10:53 remaining in the half.

- Texas A&M's drive goes for just 11 yards on 10 plays with penalties holding the Aggies back. They're up to three penalties for 30 yards. Aggies punt it away and LSU takes over inside their own 10-yard line.

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier connects with Aaron Anderson on the fourth play of the drive for a 76-yard touchdown to put the Tigers back up double-digits. 3-play, 90-yard drive.

Score Update: LSU 17, Texas A&M 7

- Texas A&M goes three-and-out on the ensuing drive with the LSU pass rush getting significant pressure in the Aggies' backfield. Tigers take over on their own 23-yard line. 4:01 remaining in the half.

- Garrett Nussmeier connects with Kyren Lacy for a 30-yard gain to push LSU into Texas A&M territory, but the Tigers come away with zero points once again. Damian Ramos misses a 49-yard field goal attempt. Aggies ball with 2:20 remaining.

HALFTIME: LSU 17, Texas A&M 7

Third Quarter:

- Texas A&M receives the kickoff to begin the third quarter with Conner Weigman and Co. looking to make it a one-possession.

- Weigman goes 1-for-3 with 15 yards through the air along with a one-yard run by Le'Veon Moss. Texas A&M punts it away after four plays with the Tigers taking over on their own 14-yard line.

- Both programs' offenses have stalled in the 3rd quarter after a pair of punts by both programs. LSU takes over following the Aggies booting it away. 9:47 remaining in the frame.

- Garrett Nussmeier drops back in the pocket, rolls to his left and throws across his body 15 yards with Texas A&M intercepting the ball. BJ Mayes comes up with the pick and Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed scores a touchdown on the following play.

Score Update: LSU 17, Texas A&M 14

- LSU drives down the field and settles for a 40+ yard field goal attempt. A bad snap forces a fumble and Texas A&M recovers with all momentum shifting towards the Aggies. LSU has now missed opportunities to put points on the board on all three field goal attempts.

- On the first play of the drive, Texas A&M signal-caller Marcel Reed adds a chunk of yards to put the Aggies in LSU territory. Reed continues wreaking havoc on the ground with zero passing attempts on the drive. He utilizes his legs all the way down the field for a Texas A&M touchdown. 1:00 remaining in the third quarter.

Score Update: Texas A&M 21, LSU 17

- Garrett Nussmeier throws his second interception of the night to Texas A&M defensive back BJ Mayes. Aggies take over on the LSU 26-yard line.

End of 3Q: Texas A&M 21, LSU 17

Fourth Quarter:

- Texas A&M capitalizes off of LSU's interception after a quick five-play touchdown drive. Aggies signal-caller Marcel Reed keeps it on a read option for the score. A&M balloons its lead to double-digits.

Score Update: Texas A&M 28, LSU 17

- Garrett Nussmeier with an impressive response for the Tigers after back-to-back interceptions to open the second half. He goes 5-for-6 with 82 yards through the air on a quick four minute touchdown drive after rushing it in from the one-yard line. Tigers go for two and it's unsuccessful.

Score Update: Texas A&M 28, LSU 23

- Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed launches a 54-yard pass to Noah Thomas for an immediate spark in favor of the Aggies. Reed and Co. now on the LSU 21-yard line.

- Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss punches in the score after a quick 4-play, 75-yard touchdown drive.

Score Update: Texas A&M 35, LSU 23

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier tosses his third interception of the night on the ensuing drive and Texas A&M has taken complete control of this one. 6:31 remaining.

- Texas A&M capitalizes off of the turnover once again with a chip-shot field goal attempt.

Score Update: Texas A&M 38, LSU 23

FINAL: Texas A&M 38, LSU 23

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