LSU Hosts No. 8 Texas in Key SEC Matchup

LSU and Texas meet at Tiger Stadium on November 14 in a matchup of ranked SEC teams moving in opposite directions after their latest games. Texas is 7-2 and ranked eighth; LSU is 6-3 and ranked 24th. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on ABC, with LSU favored by 3.5 points in the opening line.

The teams bring strong defenses, but LSU has produced more yards and points this season. The Tigers average 504.1 yards and 37.1 points per game, while allowing 261.2 yards and 17.7 points. Texas averages 363.1 yards and 31.1 points, and gives up 280.1 yards and 17.4 points. Both defenses rank among the best in the SEC at limiting third-down conversions: opponents convert 30.4% against LSU and 31.4% against Texas.

Texas beat Missouri 34-20 on November 7, led by Arch Manning’s 297 passing yards and three touchdowns. LSU lost 31-13 to Alabama that day; Sam Leavitt threw for 380 yards, while Jackson Harris caught 11 passes for 166 yards. LSU’s home setting offers a chance to rebound, while Texas will try to build on its win and keep its postseason hopes on track. LSU visits No. 9 Tennessee on November 21, and Texas hosts Arkansas that day.