According to Bill Connelly's SP+ expert computer model, the Texas A&M Aggies have the edge with a 52 percent chance to escape with a win at Tiger Stadium over No. 20 LSU. Brian Kelly and Co. enter the matchup with a 48 percent chance to win with a final score prediction of 26-25 on Saturday, according to the SP+ model.

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LSU head coach Brian Kelly faces rising pressure amid a 5–2 start. David Pollack says Kelly doesn’t fit LSU’s culture and could be in trouble with another loss. Kelly’s massive $53 million buyout complicates any potential coaching change.

LSU football's Austin Thomas is one of the highest-paid general managers in college football. Where does he rank in 2025?

There are three top 25 matchups on the Week 9 college football schedule, all of which take place in the SEC. Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma, Missouri vs. Vanderbilt and Texas A&M vs. LSU all have College Football Playoff implications,

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers (5-2, 2-2 SEC) dropped a Week 8 matchup to the Vanderbilt Commodores last Saturday with social media swirling following the loss.

ESPN announced that Saturday’s guest picker for College GameDay will be Nate Bargatze ahead of No. 10 Vanderbilt and No. 15 Missouri. The comedian is a Vanderbilt Commodores fan. The appearance will mark the second time the Nashville native will appear on the popular college football pregame show.