Texas A&M at LSU Week 4 College Football Matchup Texas A&M at LSU Matchup - Week 4
Sat, Sep 26 2026 · Week 4 · 🏟 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA · Turf · 102,321 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Texas A&M
24
LSU
25
P&R Line LSU -1
P&R Total O/U 48.5
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Texas A&M has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Texas A&M entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Texas A&M wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
Texas A&M wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Texas A&M · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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Texas A&M 2026 Schedule
Texas A&M's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Texas A&M vs Missouri State-28.5
Sat 9/12Texas A&M vs Arizona State-14.5
Sat 9/19Texas A&M vs Kentucky-19
Sat 9/26Texas A&M at LSU+1
Sat 10/3Texas A&M vs Arkansas-18.5
Sat 10/10Texas A&M at Missouri-1.5
Sat 10/17Texas A&M vs The Citadel-33
Sat 10/24Texas A&M at Alabama+1
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Texas A&M at South Carolina-9.5
Sat 11/14Texas A&M vs Tennessee-5
Sat 11/21Texas A&M at Oklahoma+3.5
Fri 11/27Texas A&M vs Texas+6.5
LSU 2026 Schedule
LSU's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5LSU vs Clemson-11.551.5
Sat 9/12LSU vs Louisiana Tech-22
Sat 9/19LSU at Ole Miss+4
Sat 9/26LSU vs Texas A&M-1
Sat 10/3LSU vs McNeese-32.5
Sat 10/10LSU at Kentucky-12.5
Sat 10/17LSU vs Mississippi State-17.5
Sat 10/24LSU at Auburn-5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7LSU vs Alabama-2.5
Sat 11/14LSU vs Texas+8
Sat 11/21LSU at Tennessee+1
Sat 11/28LSU at Arkansas-12
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Texas A&M PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Texas A&M
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Texas A&M
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Texas A&M
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Texas A&M #29
+0.324
LSU #121
+0.189
Texas A&M Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Texas A&M #26
+0.564
LSU #105
+0.284
Texas A&M Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Texas A&M #4
0.214
LSU #40
0.170
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Texas A&M Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Texas A&M #33
+7.391
LSU #104
+7.267
Texas A&M Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Texas A&M #28
+0.848
LSU #108
+0.730
Texas A&M Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Texas A&M #9
67.5
LSU #52
70.2
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Texas A&M Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
LSU Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Texas A&M #19
14.3
LSU #14
17.0
Offense Rating
Texas A&M #15
22.5
LSU #11
24.9
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Texas A&M #18
8.1
LSU #17
7.9
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Texas A&M Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Texas A&M #25
1.33
LSU #92
0.58
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Texas A&M #17
0.50
LSU #6
0.33
Texas A&M +0.75
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Texas A&M Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Texas A&M #23
61.9
LSU #74
42.3
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Texas A&M #10
21.5
LSU #64
36.6
Texas A&M +19.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Texas A&M
Mike Elko #18
8–4 (67%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Holmon Wiggins Yr 1 #67
DC Lyle Hemphill Yr 1 #17
Staff Rating
3.39 #22
LSU
Lane Kiffin #11
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Charlie Weis Jr. Yr 1 #11
DC Blake Baker Yr 3 #32
Staff Rating
3.85 #8
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself