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Texas A&M's pass defense versus LSU's passing offense: The Aggies need to ramp up some pressure
- The 2026 Texas A&M-week scout describes LSU's passing structure under Lane Kiffin as using run action and pre-snap motion to hold or move defenders and create throwing lanes. RPOs put defenders in run-pass or high-low conflicts, while half-field reads simplify quarterback decisions. This describes the existing offense, not a newly installed package.
- The 2026 Texas A&M-week scout contrasts Jordan Seaton's mirroring at LSU left tackle with Weston Davis playing high and being vulnerable to power at right tackle. It also rates Stacey Gage as probably better in pass protection than starter Dilin Jones, citing Jones' pickups. These are writer assessments, not a new line or backfield order.
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Nagy’s Notes: Position battles to monitor in Week 4 — are changes to the rotation coming?
- For LSU's 2026 Texas A&M week, Zack Nagy identifies William Satterwhite as a potential first-team left-guard replacement for Bo Bordelon, with Devin Harper also competing for reps. The article cites Bordelon's 36.7 overall and 12.6 pass-blocking PFF grades at Ole Miss. Satterwhite's promotion is the reporter's expectation, not a confirmed starting change.
- LSU's Week 4 report says Sean Thompkins continues pushing Weston Davis for first-team right-tackle reps before Texas A&M in 2026. Nagy is monitoring how much work Thompkins receives, while treating left guard as the more immediate focus. The report supplies neither a confirmed right-tackle replacement nor a fixed rotation or snap allocation.
- LSU's Harlem Berry has six carries for 13 yards and 15 offensive snaps through three 2026 games, while Dilin Jones leads the backfield and Stacy Gage takes backup work. Nagy advocates more Berry touches and swing-pass packages. The limited usage is reported fact; an increased workload or a new receiving package is the writer's preference, not a staff announcement.
- After Dashawn Spears left the 2026 Ole Miss game, LSU used Jhase Thomas with Tamarcus Cooley and Ty Benefield in a three-safety look; Thomas played 30 snaps. The report says Spears' ACL injury ends his season and projects more Thomas and likely Faheem Delane. The observed adjustment is distinct from that projected future rotation, which has no fixed snap split.
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Everything Lane Kiffin said ahead of LSU football’s Week 4 matchup against Texas A&M
- In LSU's 2026 Texas A&M-week presser, Lane Kiffin identified pass protection and too many one-on-one breakdowns as the offensive line's main correction. Early interior pressure prevented Sam from stepping up and throwing in rhythm against Ole Miss; Kiffin still wants on-time delivery rather than excessive improvisation, without announcing a quarterback or line change.
- Kiffin clarified that Ty Benefield was assigned the inside gap on Trinidad Chambliss' late scoring run against LSU. Another defender came underneath instead of maintaining the outside, leaving the edge open. That corrects the apparent blame on Benefield for the play; it is an assignment explanation, not a new safety role.
- With LSU needing tight-end depth, Kiffin praised Zach Grace's improvement, assignment knowledge and blocking, while saying Malachi Thomas had been inconsistent and needed to improve. The comments distinguish their current performance without naming a permanent replacement for Trey'Dez Green or promising either a snap allocation.
- Kiffin attributed LSU's red-zone failures against Ole Miss to missed assignments and missed open receivers. On one toss, the tight end failed to block the defensive end; other chances left receivers open in the end zone. He described lost touchdown opportunities, not a newly installed goal-line package or a new fourth-down policy.
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- Injury: New: Lane Kiffin said shakeup is being explored on the offensive line.
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OL Shuffle
- OL: I can’t see a world where both Davis and Bordelon are in the starting lineup Saturday.
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- OL: Lane Kiffin has been pleased with the run game in terms of the offensive line blocking.
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Bordelon had terrible game
- OL: I’m expecting at least one change to the O-line this week, and Bordelon is the weakest link .
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The O-line
- OL: Have you seen the OL depth chart.
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LSU -8.5 against Texas A&M
- Pick/market: I get it but at the same time I have no confidence in Leavitt, this OL and especially Blake Baker who has made Marcel Reed look like Superman the past two years.
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Hot take: we will still make the playoffs
- QB/OL: No way in hell we’re making the playoffs with Sam as QB1, our oline, no true weapons with green hurt, and Baker’s decision making against good QB’s.
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Weis's 1st half gameplan
- QB/OL: Play calling doesnt matter much when your QB runs out of the pocket with no pressure on him.
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Let er rip
- Pick/market: First year with a lot of new pieces.
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