Ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 9 vs. 8 matchup LSU inside what could be a sold-out Kyle Field Saturday night, we, at Aggies Wire analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, including the Aggies’ highly efficient red zone offense under first-year OC Collin Klein.
Heading into the game, this looks like a quarterback duel that could come down to the final possession, as Texas A&M QB points out. Conner Weigman must find the same rhythm as during the Aggies’ 41-10 victory against the Missouri Tigers earlier this year, while LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier is one of the best pitchers in the country.
One area of focus before both teams take the field is Texas A&M’s borderline elite red zone offense, which scores touchdowns on nearly 80 percent of its drives. Meanwhile, LSU’s red zone defense allows an SEC-best 33% in the red zone, pitting the best against the best.
For the Aggies to be successful in the end zone against the Tigers’ big front and impressive linebacker play, OC Collin Klein will need to get behind his back, utilize movement and find ways to open up the tight ends, using various mesh concepts to obtain receivers. movement and confuse the defense.
However, if and when the Aggies move the ball down the field and reach the red zone, star running back Le’Veon Moss will be the focal point, since the junior has already scored eight touchdowns in seven days.
Texas A&M will host LSU at home on Saturday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ABC.
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