Best College Football Bets for LSU vs. Texas A&M in Week 9 (Target Mason Taylor)

Arguably the biggest game on Saturday night will be LSU taking on Texas A&M in College Station with an opportunity to solidify itself as a College Football Playoff contender.

Both teams have led the standings since defeats in the first week, but this will be the toughest competition for each group. With that in mind, who can we trust in the gamer accessories market? Be sure to insert the likes of Conner Weigman, Caden Durham and Mason Taylor into this Week 9 matchup.

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Conner Weigman Over 203.5 passing yards

Weigman had a shocking showing against Mississippi State, throwing two interceptions, but he surpassed that mark in a double-digit victory.

With more pressure against a formidable opponent, I expect Texas A&M to throw at an average rate and the Aggies to be able to move the ball through the air. While LSU’s defense appears to be improving as the season goes on, I think the secondary remains vulnerable, ranked 84th in coverage grade per Pro Football Focus.

While it may not be as strong as Texas A&M’s dominating 41-10 effort, a good showing is well above that number. The Aggies quarterback passed for 276 yards in that game to show his ceiling.

Caden Durham Over 56.5 yards rushing

Durham has taken over as the leader in this LSU offense. While the team runs the ball in the top 10, the freshman gives this team another dimension and a big play threat out of the backfield.

LSU’s running game has been average to this point, but Durham had 21 carries for 101 yards in the win over Arkansas. Before that, he had 12 carries for 37 yards against a stout Ole Miss defense, but showed his big-play threat by hauling in 86 yards at South Alabama.

With the necessary carries, I think Durham can break one. Texas A&M is 132nd in explosive rushing defense this season, so if they can get a big winner, they should have the reps to surpass that pedestrian mark.

Mason Taylor Over 38.5 receiving yards

Texas A&M is determined to apply pressure, and with a stout defensive line, I expect LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier to look to his safety-valve tight end in Taylor.

Nussmeier has been sacked twice this season, fantastic at avoiding pressure, but against a better defensive line, he’ll need to rush through his progressions, which will likely lead to losses for Taylor, who has cleared that mark in all matches, except for one this season. .

After a quiet game against Arkansas, three catches for 25 yards, it’s important to remember the game script. The Tigers got ahead early and ran the ball at a high clip. In a more neutral game scenario, I expect Taylor to return to the over column.

Game odds are periodically updated and subject to change.

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