LSU Football vs Texas A&M will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC in Tiger Stadium, giving Baton Rouge another primetime night and extending the Tigers’ recent run of late kickoff windows, as reported by lsusports.net.
The conference television listings show this will be LSU’s fourth straight night game at home, and the game carries added weight after Texas A&M’s 49-25 win at Tiger Stadium last season.
Key Takeaways
- The kickoff between LSU and Texas A&M is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC in Tiger Stadium.
- This will be LSU’s fourth consecutive night game at home, according to the conference television listings.
- Texas A&M beat LSU 49-25 in Baton Rouge last season, adding rivalry significance to the rematch.
- The SEC lists start times as approximate and will issue final network confirmations no later than six days before games.
Matchup context and national rankings
LSU is listed at No. 7 in both major polls while Texas A&M appears inside the top 10 in the coaches and AP ballots.
That national positioning amplifies the game’s importance for SEC standings and early College Football Playoff consideration.
Night game trends at Tiger Stadium
LSU has won 25 of its last 27 night games in Tiger Stadium, a streak that frames expectations when the program hosts primetime kickoffs.
The Tigers opened this season with night wins over Clemson and Louisiana Tech at Tiger Stadium, showing continuity in preparation and crowd-driven advantage for late starts.
Kickoff, last meeting and rankings comparison
| Context | LSU | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| Kickoff | 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC in Tiger Stadium | 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC in Tiger Stadium |
| Last meeting at Tiger Stadium | Lost 49-25 to Texas A&M last season | Won 49-25 at Tiger Stadium last season |
| Recent night-game form | Won 25 of the last 27 night games in Tiger Stadium | Entering as a top-10 opponent in national polls |
| Current rankings | Ranked No. 7 in both polls | Ranked inside the top 10 in coaches and AP ballots |
SEC and College Football Playoff implications for LSU
With both programs ranked near the top 10, the result will affect SEC pecking order and early CFP resume-building for the winner.
A primetime home victory would strengthen LSU’s standing within the conference and maintain momentum heading into its next marquee matchup.
