Texas A&M Aggies vs. LSU Tigers Week 13: Offensive Players to Watch

Jayden Daniels is looking to put on the finishing touches to a Heisman-caliber campaign.

Texas A&M wraps up its regular season with perhaps its biggest test. At least defensively, it does when the team enters Tiger Stadium on Saturday morning.

There's a reason LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels remains the front-runner to win this year's Heisman trophy. It's the same reason that despite having three losses, the No. 14 Tigers (8-3, 5-2 SEC) remain ahead of programs with better records like Iowa, Tulane, and Liberty.

Offense wins. It's won plenty in Baton Rouge this season. And it might be why Daniels is crowned this season's top player next month in New York City.

LSU leads in the country in total yards (562.2 yards per game) and scoring (46.8 points per game). It ranks third nationally in passing (343.3 yards per game), only behind Pac-12 contenders Washington and Oregon.

Only Georgia has a better third-down conversion rate, and only by .17 percent. The Tigers not only remain in the top 10 nationally in rushing yards but also lead the SEC on the ground. It's an offense talented enough to win national titles.

It's too bad the defense couldn't hold its end of the bargain following a Week 1 loss to Florida State in Orlando.

Follow along with AllAggies.com as we preview every aspect of A&M's matchup with the Tigers throughout the week. Before diving in, here's a quick overview of the essential things to know before kickoff at Tiger Stadium.

Now, let's take a look at several players to watch for on LSU's offense:

Quarterback Jayden Daniels 5 throws a pass as the LSU Tigers take on Georgia State in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 18, 2023.  :: © SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK

QB Jayden Daniels

What else needs to be said about perhaps college football's finest player? He leads all FBS quarterbacks in total touchdowns (46) and passer rating (206.6), ranks third in passing yards and only has thrown four interceptions, second-fewest behind Oregon's Bo Nix (2) among qualified passers.

Daniels became the second player in SEC history to throw for 3,000 yards and run for 1,000 in a single season, joining former A&M star Johnny Manziel. He needs four touchdowns to become the seventh SEC player since 2010 to throw 40 touchdowns in a single season.

RB Logan Diggs

Daniels leads the team in rushing yards, but Diggs has factored into the Tigers' ground game dominance. A transfer from Notre Dame that Brian Kelly recruited during his time in South Bend, Diggs leads all running backs in rushing yards (635) and touchdowns (6).

While far from a consistent chain mover, Diggs does have three 100 rushing-yard performances, including two in conference play. He hasn't played since Week 11, but Kelly announced Monday that Diggs is expected to suit up for Saturday.

Aggies Enter As Double-Digit Underdog Against LSU

WR Malik Nabers

How many times have you heard this one before: LSU has two future NFL receivers on the same team. Nabers, however, is the one who will hear his name called first. An exceptional route-runner who thrives in space, the 6-foot junior can take hits and deliver ankle-breaking cuts on his way to the end zone.

Nabers leads the country in receiving yards (1,424) and ranks third in touchdowns (12). His eight 100-yard performances lead the SEC among pass-catchers, and he's only missed the triple-digit marker once against conference opponents.

WR Brian Thomas Jr.

While Nabers leads the country in receiving yards, Thomas leads the nation in touchdowns with 14 scores. The 6-4 junior continues to find ways to maneuver his way through space while picking up first downs.

Much like Nabers, Thomas reaches the 100-yard marker more often than not. He's hit triple-digits on the stat sheet six times and is averaging 18.6 yards per play. He's totaled at least four catches for 103 yards and a touchdown over his past two games.