Texas A&M (6-1, 4-0 SEC) is still atop the SEC standings after defeating Mississippi State 34-24 in Starkville (MS) in Week 8, as the Aggie’s six-game win streak is highly impressive on its face.
However, many issues, especially on offense, remain ahead of facing 8th-ranked LSU for a primetime showdown on Saturday night. After throwing two interceptions against the Bulldogs, starting quarterback Conner Weigman didn’t look sharp despite receiving clean pockets from the offensive line, but did make several impressive throws when the offense needed a play.
Defensively, the Aggie secondary struggled in the first half against Mississippi State QB Michael Van Buren but adjusted in the second half, paired with Texas A&M’s pass rush getting home for three sacks.
Weigman and the secondary need to vastly improve before facing LSU’s offense behind starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and freshman running back Caden Durham. On Monday, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko provided a brief update regarding the team’s injury report ahead of the game.
Texas A&M injury report
- Rueben Owens – RB (Out for the season)
- Mark Nabou – OL (Out for the season)
- Tyreek Chappell – DB
- Chase Bisontis – OL
- Terry Bussey – DB/WR
LSU injury report
- John Emery Jr – RB (Out for the season)
- Kobe Roberts – OL
- Harold Perkins Jr. – LB (Out for the season)
- Tyree Adams – OL
- Chris Hilton – WR
- Kyle Parker – WR
- Princeton Malbrue – DE
OL Chase Bisontis injury update
After sustaining a lower-body injury against Mississippi State, Mike Elko stated on Monday that an update regarding Bisontis’s status against LSU is still up in the air until further notice.
DE Nic Scourton injury update
After leaving the game several times due to cramping, Elko revealed that Nic Scourton was dealing with an undisclosed illness but will be ready to go against LSU.
CB Jayvon Thomas injury update
Sophomore cornerback Jayvon Thomas is reportedly set to return after dealing with football-related “wear and tear,” according to Mike Elko.
WR Terry Bussey injury update
After suiting up but not logging any snaps against Mississippi State, Elko reported that freshman wide receiver Terry Bussey is “fine” and should be available to return against LSU.
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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