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LSU Dominates Texas A&M 35-6 Behind Leavitt's Precision

Sam Leavitt threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns as LSU Tigers defeated Texas A&M Aggies 35-6 at Tiger Stadium on Saturday.

Sasha Yoder

September 27, 20262 min read

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September 26, 2026

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.

Statistical Leaders and Final Records

Sam Leavitt was the primary catalyst for LSU’s offensive success. He completed 17 of 23 passes for 312 yards and two touchdowns, though he also threw one interception. His connection with Jackson Harris was pivotal; Harris finished with six receptions for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Dilin Jones contributed significantly on the ground, carrying the ball 14 times for 63 yards and one touchdown.

On the other side, Texas A&M struggled to generate offensive momentum. Marcel Reed attempted 26 passes, completing only 10 for 106 yards and one interception. Rueben Owens II led the Aggies’ rushing attack with 11 carries for 62 yards, while Isaiah Horton was the top receiver with three catches for 43 yards.

The loss drops Texas A&M to a 2-2 record, while LSU improves to 3-1 on the season.

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Sasha Yoder covers Richardson high school and area college sports.

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