{
  "id": 10122078,
  "title": "LSU report card | Grading LSU's rout of Texas A&M in SEC rivalry tilt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/lsu-report-card-grading-lsus-rout-of-texas-a-m-in-sec-rivalry-tilt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T03:04:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lsu-report-card-grading-lsus-030430364.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LSU football bounced back impressively against Texas A&M in a rivalry showdown, defeating the Aggies 35-6. Following a disappointing first game of the Lane Kiffin era at Ole Miss, the No. 10-ranked Tigers showed significant improvement. The defense played a crucial role by limiting A&M quarterback Marcel Reed to just 76 yards on 3-of-11 passing. Meanwhile, the offense found its rhythm, with Sam Leavitt completing 17-of-23 passes for 312 yards and two touchdowns, supported by running back Dilin Jones for 58 yards on 12 carries. The defensive unit had four sacks and corralled Reed, preventing the Aggies from threatening LSU in the fourth quarter. Junior running back Tamarcus Cooley was a standout player with three tackles, including a sack, and an interception. Overall, LSU received a B+ grade for their performance, highlighting their resurgence after the Ole Miss loss.",
  "summary": "How did LSU perform against Texas A&M? We hand out grades for the offense, defense, coaching, special teams and overall performance.",
  "key_points": [
    "LSU defeated Texas A&M 35-6 in SEC rivalry game.",
    "LSU defense limited A&M to 76 yards passing.",
    "Sam Leavitt and Dilin Jones powered LSU offense."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This dominant performance cements LSU's resurgence after a disappointing loss, with a strong defense and offense working in tandem to convincingly defeat a rival SEC team.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}