A Lopsided Contest in Baton Rouge
The LSU Tigers asserted their dominance over the Texas A&M Aggies with a decisive 35-6 victory on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Playing before a crowd of 102,321 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, LSU controlled the tempo from the opening drive, leveraging efficient offense to build an insurmountable lead early in the game.
Early Surge and Second-Half Expansion
LSU struck first in the opening period, taking a 7-0 advantage on the strength of a one-yard touchdown run by Dilin Jones, followed by a kick from Scott Starzyk. Texas A&M responded in the second quarter with a field goal to narrow the gap, but LSU quickly re-established control.
Jackson Harris caught a 16-yard pass from Sam Leavitt to extend the lead to 14-3 at halftime.
The third quarter proved decisive for the home team. LSU’s offense exploded for 21 points in the period, turning the game into a rout. Harris added another touchdown catch, this time a 57-yard strike from Leavitt, to make it 21-3.
Landen Clark then powered in from four yards out to push the margin to 28-3. Texas A&M managed to put points on the board with a 53-yard field goal by David Olano, making the score 28-6 late in the third. However, LSU responded immediately as Clark scored again on a two-yard run, sealing the outcome at 35-6 before the fourth quarter began.