Less than five hours before Texas A&M and LSU kickoff one of the most important games of the 2024 regular season, the visiting 8th-ranked Tigers could be without one of its top receiving options, according to a source.
Throughout the week, both teams have dealt with at least one key injury, including Texas A&M starting left guard Chase Bisontis, who, as of Saturday afternoon, will not play on Saturday night. For LSU, according to ESPN CFB insider Pete Thamel, speedy senior wide receiver CJ Daniels is now a game-time decision to appear against the Aggies.
While most offenses are usually able to get over the hump of missing a wide receiver, LSU’s spread-out passing scheme requires a wealth of reliable route runners with the ability to make plays after contact. In contrast, if he’s unavailable, Daniel’s ability to take the top of defenses might limit the Tiger’s passing game.
In an SEC road game among a potential sold-out and very loud Kyle Field, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier might need to rely heavily on senior wideout Kyren Lacy throughout the night if Daniels can’t go.
However, Thamel also noted that Tigers WR Chris Hilton will be activated for the first time this season.
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Texas A&M will host LSU at home on Saturday, Oct. 26th, at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.
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