Get ready for Week 9 of the college football season! After a thrilling Week 8 expect to see more of the same in week at as teams will look to ramp up the intensity as bowl season and the College Football Playoff are right around the corner. That means every win and loss becomes more important. One of the key matchups in Week 9 will be the LSU Tigers taking on the Texas A&M Aggies in what should be a highly entertaining SEC Showdown.
The eighth-ranked LSU Tigers come into this matchup looking to add on to what has already been a magical season. They are also looking to add to their resume and a win against a top-15 FBS team could be the difference between qualifying and not qualifying for the College Football Playoff. The odds are in LSU’s favor in this matchup as they are undefeated against the SEC this season at 3-0.
The Texas A&M Aggies hopes for a College Football Playoff berth are likely out the window for this year. But being ranked at 14th in the FBS, a bowl game is definitely in their future. But the Aggies still have a lot to prove in the final stages of the college football series. They have only played two ranked opponents this season and have a 1-1 record after beating the 21st-ranked Missouri Tigers in their last matchup. If they want any chance at punching their ticket to a higher-ranked bowl game, a win against a quality opponent like LSU could be just what they need to boost their chances.
So whether you are rooting for a clear favorite or hoping for a miracle by the underdog, the most important thing to remember is that you must be in it to win it.
