It finally happened! Texas A&M was on the brink of going 4-8, and 1-7 in the SEC as the then 5th-ranked LSU Tigers came into Kyle Field on Saturday night, but man oh man, did the Aggies have other plans in what was their final game in the 2022 season.
In front of 93,578 fans, quarterback Conner Weigman, running back Devon Achane, and wide receiver Moose Muhammad III put on an absolute show offensively, essentially wiping the slate clean, and starting anew while potentially sending out Achane in the best way possible on what was a career night for the Aggie legend.
On the night, Achane rushed for 215 yards on 38 carries for 2 touchdowns, while Weigman was efficient in a clean pocket (thanks to the offensive line) while completing 12/18 for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Sophomore wide receiver Moose Muhammad III was untouchable for most of the night, hauling in two outstanding one-handed catches, one going for a go-ahead touchdown in the second half.
Defensively, the game changed at the hands of linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who sack-fumbled LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, as senior safety Demani Richardson returned it for a scoop-and-score, ultimately breaking the 17-17 tie, and leading the Aggies to score 21 unanswered points.
Overall, Texas A&M played their first complete game all season to pull off the upset, and finally bring some momentum into the offseason, and hopefully the 2023 season ahead. To quote head coach Jimbo Fisher, “That’s what happens when you execute”.
Now don’t be fooled, because changes are still coming no matter what the outcome came to be on Saturday night, yet ending the woeful 2022 season on a high note is something Aggie fans can surely be excited about.
With that, and for the final time this season, here are 5 things we learned after Texas A&M’s 38-23 win over LSU on Saturday night.