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4:52p, 11/27/14

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LSU's defense allows 4.6 yards per rush; if the Aggies can FINALLY start running the ball (don't hold your breath) we will do significant damage in this game.

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The Aggies have 11 takeaways in 11 games. Pathetic. (118th)

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The good news is A&M's PR and KR stats are pretty good (so are LSU's). LSU's punt return defense is 101st (allowing 10.7 per punt) - playing into the Aggies favor. Their punter is averaging 45 yards per punt... therefore is he, literally, "Outkicking the coverage"?

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LSU only gains about 4.3 yards per rush (65th) but runs the ball more plays than any other team in the conference - 48 times per game on average. (Can you say stack the box?) A&M on the other hand, gives up 4.9 (yes) yards per rush (100th).

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Two of LSUs receivers average over 21 yards per catch (wow). One of those receivers has 35 receptions on the year, while LSU's next 3 receiving leaders total 43 receptions. A&M has 4 receivers with 40 or more receptions each.

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GUT FEELING

Another Missouri-type game but the Aggies pull it out this time. The Farmers fight early and come out to a 21-13 halftime lead. However, in the 3rd quarter, the LSU running game and defense take over for 15 minutes and rally the Tigers to a 26-21 lead (failed 2-point conversion). Kyle Allen drives the field once in the 4th Quarter and Tra Carson picks up a 3rd and Goal carry for the winning Touchdown; 29-26 Aggies (KA to Cam Clear for a 2 pt conversion).

The Tigers make one last attempt, but in true Les Miles style, Anthony Jennings forgets whether he's supposed to kneel the ball or spike it on 3rd and 11 from the 30 yardline; he winds up running around in the back field and kneeling the ball at the 35. They attempt the 52 yard field goal with 0:03 (whoop!) seconds left, but Sumlin calls timeout to freeze K Colby Delhoussaye - he makes the first attempt which doesn't count, and then hits the crossbar on the 2nd attempt - no good.

29-26 Aggies; Mark Snyder is released on Friday afternoon.