Live Updates: No. 14 LSU vs. Texas A&M in Regular Season Finale
LSU signal-caller Jayden Daniels will run out of the tunnel one last time in Tiger Stadium as the Bayou Bengals prepare to kickoff their regular season finale against Texas A&M.
For Daniels, he has the chance to cement his Heisman Trophy chances with another big-time performance in the purple and gold.
Another key number to monitor is Malik Nabers' yardage. The Tigers' WR1 is 143 yards away from breaking the program's all-time receiving yards record.
Here's what Brian Kelly said ahead of the matchup, pregame notes and a live thread from Saturday in Death Valley:
What Brian Kelly Said:
“This is a team that is ultimately talented on both sides of the ball,” Kelly said. “Skill players, outstanding defense ranked as one of the best in the SEC. Outstanding defensive line. This will be a great challenge for our offense, certainly for our defense and our ability to play a complete four quarters of football.”
Pregame Notes:
- LSU RB Logan Diggs is working through pregame warmups and looks prepared to take snaps today against Texas A&M.
- True freshman cornerback Javien Toviano gets the start at cornerback opposite of Sage Ryan. Toviano and Ashton Stamps look to take significant reps against the Aggies. Jeremiah Hughes will also see the field.
- LSU DT Mekhi Wingo remains OUT and will be replaced by DT Jordan Jefferson alongside Maason Smith inside.
Live Updates:
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First Quarter
Texas A&M has won the opening coin toss and defers to the second half. Jayden Daniels and Co. will open this one with the football.
LSU goes three and out on their first drive. Daniels opened the contest with a deep shot to Brian Thomas Jr. with the Tigers unable to reel it in. Back-to-back completions to Mason Taylor have the Tigers come up one yard short. Aggies take over.
LSU LB Harold Perkins goes down on the first defensive drive of the game and immediately goes to the medical tent with an upper-body injury.
Texas A&M goes for it on fourth-and-two but an Aggie drop ends the drive. LSU takes over on the 47-yard line.
Jayden Daniels is doing what he does best on the second possession of the game. A mixed bag of impressive runs and tight-window throws. LSU is inside the 10-yard line. 8:40 remaining.
Logan Diggs punches in the touchdown from inside the five-yard line. 9-play, 60-yard scoring drive.
Score Update: LSU 7, Texas A&M 0
Harold Perkins returns to the game for LSU after heading to the medical tent on the second defensive possession of the game.
A&M QB Jaylen Henderson continues giving this defense fits with his dual-threat ability. Dynamic quarterbacks have been a thorn in the LSU defense's side this year with it once again proving to be true against the Aggies.
End of 1Q: LSU 7, Texas A&M 0
Second Quarter
A methodical drive by Texas A&M ends with a touchdown by Le'Veon Moss from inside the five-yard line. 17-play, 67-yard scoring drive. 9:02 off the clock.
Score Update: LSU 7, Texas A&M 7
LSU goes three-and-out and the Texas A&M defense keeps Jayden Daniels off the field once again. Another quick drive for the Tigers and the Aggies will take over on their own 35-yard line. 12:22 remaining in the half.
Time of Possession: LSU 7:01, Texas A&M 10:37
Texas A&M is going with a run-heavy possession and freshman back Reuben Owens is leading the charge. It's clear the game plan for the Aggies: Chew the clock and keep the LSU offense off of the field.
LSU holds A&M to a 48-yard field goal attempt and Randy Bond drills it. The Aggies take the lead.
Score Update: Texas A&M 10, LSU 7
Jayden Daniels utilizing his legs in the first half and does it once again to get the Tigers inside of Texas A&M territory. A late hit puts LSU in scoring position.
Texas A&M's defensive line has been a handful for the LSU offense. Daniels is doing all he can to keep this offense afloat; scrambling for yardage. He's up to 57 yards on the ground with just five carries.
Jayden Daniels connects with Malik Nabers for a touchdown and the Tigers regain the lead. 7-play, 65-yard scoring drive.
Score Update: LSU 14, Texas A&M 10
Texas A&M is 5-for-8 on third down in the first half. LSU's inability to get off of the field on defense has crushed their chances of blowing open a lead with the Aggies controlling the clock and keeping the Tigers offense off the field.
Le'Veon Moss converts on fourth-and-one to keep the Texas A&M drive alive. Aggies are in the red zone with 1:26 remaining.
Jaylen Henderson connects with Jake Johnson for a 14-yard touchdown to give the Aggies the lead. Crossing routes continue giving the LSU defense problems. 13-play, 78-yard scoring drive.
Halftime: Texas A&M 17, LSU 14
Third Quarter
Texas A&M enters the second half shot out of a cannon; needing just three plays to get inside the 15-yard line. Jaylen Henderson connects with Jahdae Walker on an impressive 32-yard play to get the Aggies in scoring range.
Mark Nabou Jr. punches in the touchdown from the one-yard line to give the Aggies a two possession lead.
Score Update: Texas A&M 24, LSU 14
LSU goes for it on fourth down and Jayden Daniels takes matters into his own hands for a 49-yard run to put the Tigers inside the five-yard line.
Josh Williams punches in the touchdown for the Tigers to bring life back to Death Valley. 8-play, 73-yard scoring drive.
Score Update: Texas A&M 24, LSU 21
Texas A&M continues torching the LSU defense on third down. Jaylen Henderson converts another attempt on third-and-4 to keep the drive alive. The Aggies are now 9-for-13 on third down.
Nine plays later and the Aggies are inside the LSU 15-yard line. It's been another run heavy drive for Texas A&M; chewing the clock once again.
LSU forces a 32-yard field goal attempt by Texas A&M and the kick is no good. The Bayou Bengals take over on their own 20-yard line.
End of 3Q: Texas A&M 24, LSU 21
Fourth Quarter
LSU goes three-and-out to start the fourth quarter and the Aggies take over on the 32-yard line.
LSU LB Greg Penn III comes up with a huge interception for the Tigers and LSU has all the momentum with Death Valley roaring. LSU ball on the 39-yard line.
The Bayou Bengals waste no time in getting on the board with Jayden Daniels hitting Brian Thomas Jr. in the back of the end zone for the score.
Score Update: LSU 28, Texas A&M 24
LSU forces a three and out with Harold Perkins Jr. coming up with the sack on third down. Tigers take over on their own 47-yard line.
Malik Nabers has taken over the fourth quarter with another spectacular grab in the end zone. Nabers is up to 77 yards on five catches.
Score Update: LSU 35, Texas A&M 24
The LSU defense continues struggling after allowing Texas A&M to march down the field and get in the end zone once again. Jaylen Henderson connects with Max Wright for the 51-yard touchdown. Two-point conversion is no good.
Score Update: LSU 35, Texas A&M 30
There has been no shortage of points in this one as Jayden Daniels continues his heroics once again. The 7-play, 75-yard touchdown drive ends with Daniels connecting with Kyren Lacy for the acrobatic catch in the end zone.
Score Update: LSU 42, Texas A&M 30
FINAL: LSU 42, Texas A&M 30
