Texas A&M Beats LSU 49-25, Remains Undefeated

No. 3 Texas A&M defeated No. 20 LSU 49-25 in Baton Rouge, snapping a 31-year Death Valley losing streak and improving to 8-0 — their best start since 1992. A&M dominated the second half, outscoring LSU 35–7 after trailing 18–14 at halftime, and the win kept the Aggies in the top three of the AP and Coaches polls, made them the SEC’s only remaining unbeaten team and bolstered their status as a national title contender. Quarterback Marcel Reed passed for 202 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 108 yards and two more scores, despite throwing two interceptions. Special teams and A&M’s defense swung momentum — KC Concepcion returned a punt 79 yards for a score, Terry Bussey’s kickoff return aided field position, and the Aggies repeatedly pressured and sacked LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier late. LSU’s second-half collapse, poor third‑down play, turnovers and special‑teams breakdowns intensified calls for accountability for coach Brian Kelly and effectively dashed LSU’s College Football Playoff hopes.