Texas A&M and LSU have played highly competitive games in recent years, kicked off by a historic seven-overtime matchup in 2018. The home team has won each of the past eight matchups, including a 38-23 win by Texas A&M against LSU last season at Kyle Field. Marcel Reed came off the bench and scored three touchdowns in a come-from-behind victory.

Vanderbilt has a big Week 8 game against LSU. One CBS Sports analyst feels a specific position group will give the Commodores the edge.

LSU football gets some concerning news regarding one of its offensive linemen following Saturday's loss vs. Vanderbilt

The model is also backing Michigan (-14.5) to cover the spread in an in-state rivalry against Michigan State, while the Over (48.5) hits 66% of the time in Texas A&M vs. LSU. Before locking in your Week 9 college football picks, be sure to check out the top college football betting picks from SportsLine's advanced computer model.

No. 10 LSU and No. 17 Vanderbilt, both holding 5-1 records, will face off in a significant SEC Week 8 matchup on October 18, 2025, at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. The game, scheduled for a 12 p.m.

LSU left tackle Tyree Adams suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter of the loss to Vanderbilt. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by The Baton Rouge Clinic.