LSU defender guarantees victory over Texas A&M

Entering the final week of the 2021 college football regular season, there are plenty of storylines that are being followed – but one of the most important is happening down in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as LSU hosts Texas A&M on Saturday in what could be head coach Ed Orgeron’s final game as the Tigers’ head man.

While Orgeron and LSU mutually agreed to part ways at the end of the season, the coach could be calling his final game with the Tigers on Saturday, but there’s a chance he could have two more games left. As LSU is currently 5-6 on the season, a win over Texas A&M would make the Tigers bowl eligible – and there’s a chance that Orgeron could coach the team if they are offered and accept a bowl invitation.

LSU linebacker Damone Clark certainly thinks the Tigers will beat Texas A&M and become bowl eligible, and he also had plenty of good to say about his head coach heading into what could be the final time he plays for him.

“Oh, we’re going to beat Texas A&M,” Clark said. “I’m just grateful for the opportunity Coach O gave me. Coach O, even when he came to my house recruiting, everything he said came true. I’m just forever grateful for everything he did for me.”

LSU and Texas A&M kickoff at 7 p.m. ET Saturday from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. ESPN will be carrying the national broadcast.

Paul Finebaum addresses which job is better between LSU, Florida

While LSU and head coach Ed Orgeron mutually agreed to part ways at the end of the 2021 season, Florida made the decision on Sunday to fire coach Dan Mullen – effective immediately. With Orgeron and Mullen both out of the mix, the Tigers and Gators feature a pair of top-tier jobs that are available.

Although LSU and Florida are both big-time Power Five gigs, this question is asked: Which of the two jobs is better? ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum gave his answer on The ESPN College Football Podcast on Sunday.

“LSU,” Finebaum said with no hesitation. “The talent pool is much better, you own your own state – [Alabama coach] Nick Saban has made a living down there, but you can put some borders up – and you’re not fighting FSU and Miami. The fact that [Florida State coach] Mike Norvell might have the ascending program in that state is even more surprising.”