Live In-Game Updates: FINAL: Texas A&M Finishes Season with Massive 38-23 Upset vs. No. 5 LSU
The Texas A&M Aggies look to close out their season playing the role of spoiler, as they get set to host the No. 5 LSU Tigers in College Station on Saturday.
The Aggies (4-7) likely want to throw this season deep into the trash, as they've lost six of their last seven after starting the year 3-1. But with the Tigers (9-2) coming to town, there's still something to play for.
LSU is already locked in to the SEC Championship game against the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs next week. Awin against A&M followed by a conference title would give the Tigers a real shot at qualifying for the College Football Playoff in the first year under coach Brian Kelly.
But if the Aggies can pull off the upset, it would eliminate LSU from CFP contention while serving as the third ranked win for A&M this season.
The Tigers lead the all-time series 35-22-3 which included a thrilling 27-24 win over A&M in Baton Rouge last season.
Live updates will appear below at kickoff.
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FIRST QUARTER
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels found receiver Jack Bech for a 15-yard gain to begin the drive but punted three plays later as the Aggies forced an early punt.
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Aggies running back Devon Achane had an eight-yard run on 3rd and 1 which he followed up with an 11-yard rush.
A&M quarterback Conner Weigman then connected with receiver Evan Stewart for a nine-yard gain near the sticks on 2nd and 10.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Achane juked his way into the end zone for a 10-yard score to give the Aggies an early lead.
Texas A&M 7, LSU 0
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LSU running back John Emery Jr. had an 11-yard run four plays into the next drive.
Noah Cain then fumbled for the Tigers but an offensive lineman fell on top of it. Daniels then found receiver Kayshon Boutte for an eight-yard gain to end the first quarter.
END OF FIRST QUARTER
SECOND QUARTER
Daniels began the second quarter with a 16-yard run.
TOUCHDOWN LSU: Emery Jr. powered his way in for a four-yard touchdown to cap a 12-play, 75-yard drive.
Texas A&M 7, LSU 7
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Weigman continued his solid start with back-to-back completions to receiver Moose Muhammad III for gains of 12 and 18 yards, respectively.
Weigman then scrambled and stumbled his way for a nine-yard gain on 3rd and 7. But Aggies were stalled inside the 10-yard line and settled for a field goal.
FIELD GOAL AGGIES: A&M kicker Randy Bond nailed a chip-shot 25-yarder to give the Aggeis the lead back.
Texas A&M 10, LSU 7
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Daniels connected with receiver Malik Nabers for a 13-yard gain before finding Boutte for a 22-yard completion. Daniels kept up the passing production with a 10-yard gain to Nabers a few plays later.
But the Tigers dropped a pass on 3rd and 2 and were forced to settle for a field goal to tie the game.
FIELD GOAL LSU: Tigers kicker Damian Ramos nailed a 34-yarder to tie the game.
Texas A&M 10, LSU 10
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Achane began the drive with a 29-yard run before Weigman had a 12-yard run of his own. Weigman then connected with Stewart for 13 yards.
Achane had his most impressive run of the half, as he stiff-armed and juked his way down to the two-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Weigman floated a pass off his back foot to the back right corner of the end zone, connecting with tight end Donovan Green for a three-yard touchdown.
Texas A&M 17, LSU 10
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Daniels found Nabers for a 12-yard gain to begin the drive before connecting with receiver Jaray Jenkins for an 11-yard gain.
But the drive stalled, as the Tigers had to punt right before the half.
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HALFTIME: Texas A&M 17, LSU 10
THIRD QUARTER
A one-yard run from Weigman was followed up by back-to-back incompletions as the Aggies went three-and-out to begin the half.
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Daniels began the next drive with a 16-yard run before Cain had a 12-yard run of his own.
TOUCHDOWN LSU: Emery Jr. burst through the middle untouched for a 19-yard touchdown to tie the game.
Texas A&M 17, LSU 17
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Momentum started fading away from the Aggies, as they went three-and-out to begin the drive.
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TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Daniels was sacked and fumbled as A&M defensive back Demani Richardson picked it up and returned it for a 27-yard touchdown.
Texas A&M 24, LSU 17
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The Tigers punted after a nine-play, 28-yard drive.
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Achane exited with an injury and was replaced by running back Amari Daniels, who had runs of 11 and 23 yards to spark the offense.
END OF THIRD QUARTER
FOURTH QUARTER
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Muhammad III snagged a 21-yard touchdown in one-handed fashion to extend A&M's lead.
Texas A&M 31, LSU 17
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The Tigers went three-and-out after a holding penalty stopped any momentum.
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Muhammad reeled in a highlight-reel 39-yard catch on third down to extend A&M's drive. Achane then had a 17-yard run to get the Aggies down into the red zone.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Achane found his way into the end zone for a 10-yard score, his second of the game. The Aggies were rolling.
Texas A&M 38, LSU 17
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Daniels found Cain for a 10-yard gain before connecting with Nabers for an 18-yard gain.
The dual-threat quarterback then scrambled for a 16 yards to get the Tigers to the A&M three-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN LSU: Emery Jr. rumbled in for a three-yard touchdown to help keep alive a glimmer of hope for the Tigers.
Texas A&M 38, LSU 24
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The Aggies went three-and-out after three straight carries from Achane.
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FINAL: Texas A&M 38, LSU 23
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