This weekend, the 6-1 Texas A&M Aggies faced off against the 6-1 LSU Tigers at Kyle Field, home of the Aggies. With both teams boasting impressive records, fans anticipated a thrilling game, but no one could have predicted the dramatic turn of events that unfolded.
The game kicked off with LSU receiving the ball. After a few drives, LSU managed to score a field goal, putting them ahead 3-0. The Aggies then fumbled a short pass, allowing LSU to recover the ball on the Aggies’ 35-yard line. LSU capitalized on this opportunity with a touchdown pass to Mason Taylor, followed by a successful extra point, making it 10-0 LSU. Late in the first quarter, Le’Veon Moss of the Aggies ran it in for a touchdown, narrowing the score to 10-7 as the game headed into the second quarter.
In the second quarter, LSU stormed down the field to score another touchdown, but had to settle for a field goal from the 48-yard line. They missed, exciting Aggie fans. LSU soon got the ball back and threw what appeared to be a short gain, but wide receiver Aaron Anderson turned it into a long touchdown, extending LSU’s lead to 17-7. LSU then missed another field goal attempt.
Then the Aggies’ defense intercepted an LSU pass on their side of the field, prompting a quarterback change from Conner Weigman to Marcel Reed. Reed quickly made an impact, running into the endzone for a touchdown. The extra point was good, bringing the score to 17-14 with LSU still on top. LSU’s next field goal attempt was thwarted by a miscommunication between the long snapper and the ball holder. The Aggies capitalized on this mistake, storming down the field late in the third quarter. Reed scored another touchdown, and with the extra point, the Aggies took the lead at 21-17.
Early in the fourth quarter, LSU threw another interception, giving the Aggies excellent field position. Reed scored his third rushing touchdown of the night, and with the extra point, the Aggies extended their lead to 28-17. LSU responded with a touchdown run by quarterback Garett Nussmier but failed to convert the two-point attempt, leaving the score at 28-23.
With eight minutes left, the Aggies scored another rushing touchdown, this time by Le’Veon Moss, making it 35-23. LSU, desperate to close the gap, threw yet another interception. The Aggies charged down the field but were held to a field goal, bringing the score to 38-23 late in the fourth quarter. LSU’s final drive ended in a turnover on downs, allowing the Aggies to take a knee and secure victory.
