Texas A&M vs. LSU live updates: Score, highlights, analysis

No. 23 Texas A&M (2-1, 0-1 SEC) will take on No. 10 LSU (2-1, 0-1 SEC) just a week after falling to unranked Kentucky 31-21 in Kyle Field, while the Tigers are coming off last Saturday's primetime 32-24 road loss to Ole Miss , where first-year coach Lane Kiffin coached from 2020-2025.

For both programs, losing early in the season and falling to 0-2 in SEC play isn't devastating, but it has created a "must-win" scenario that should lead to one of the more exciting matchups, even though some believe LSU will blow out the Aggies , which isn't out of the realm of possibility after watching A&M's performance against the Wildcats.

Still, under third-year coach Mike Elko and starting quarterback Marcel Reed, Texas A&M has not lost to LSU in the last two seasons, winning 38-23 at home and 49-25 in Baton Rouge last season. Mike Elko and Lane Kiffin have yet to face each other as head coaches, but both know each other's strengths.

On paper, Texas A&M's defensive line must produce more pressures, while the secondary can't allow explosive passing plays. The key is to keep LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt in the pocket, where he has struggled through three games and has already thrown five interceptions.

For the Aggies, any chance of pulling off the upset falls at the feet of Marcel Reed , who is one of the most polarized quarterbacks in the country, but isn't lacking confidence.

Follow along here for live updates throughout Saturday night's matchup between Texas A&M and LSU in Death Valley.

Texas A&M vs. LSU live updates, analysis

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07:20 AM ET, September 26 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Madden Williams (WR) Out (out for the season)

Tiger Riden (RB) - Out (out for the season)

Chace Sims (DT) - Out (out for the season)

DB Dashawn Spears — Out (out for the season)

Texas A&M vs. LSU predictions, picks, odds

07:15 AM ET, September 26 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, September 18

07:10 AM ET, September 26 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is not expected to deal with any inclement weather when Texas A&M vs. LSU kicks off at 6:30 p.m. CT in Death Valley. According to AccuWeather, the high temperature will be 89 degrees with just a 1% chance of rain. By kick-off, it will be partly cloudy and a warm 84 degrees.

What channel is Texas A&M vs. LSU on today?

07:05 AM ET, September 26 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

The Texas A&M-LSU game will be televised nationally on ABC in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season. Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer will call the game from the booth at Kyle Field, with Kris Budden reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options include the ESPN App and FUBO , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

The Texas A&M-Kentucky game starts at 6:30 p.m. CT from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.