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Recap - Tigers Defeat Texas A&M 54-39

Danny Etling's 324-yard performance through the air was the key in LSU's 54-39 win over Texas A&M on Thursday at Kyle Field.

LSU won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 48.5.

Danny Etling completed 20 of 28 pass attempts for 324 yards for the Tigers in the win.

Keith Ford rushed for 100 yards for Texas A&M, while Trayveon Williams added 68 yards. Trevor Knight threw for 211 yards for the Aggies, while receivers Christian Kirk and Speedy Noil had 107 and 102 yards respectively.

Texas A&M lost the offensive yardage battle to LSU 622-472 yards in Thursday's game. LSU had more first downs as that total ended up 28-19.

The time of possession battle favored LSU as their offense was on the field for 35:26, longer than the 24:34 of their opponents.