LSU vs. Texas A&M: Offensive player projections for Week 9

In one of the most interesting matchups of Week 9, LSU and Texas A&M will square off in a battle of Top-15 teams. The offensive player projections are also set for the SEC showdown, according to PrizePicks.

The Tigers and Aggies are the last two remaining undefeated teams in the SEC, adding more juice to the conference race. Both teams are looking to make the path to Atlanta that much easier and stay in the mix for not only a league title, but a College Football Playoff appearance.

Quarterback play is going to be the focal point for both teams. Garrett Nussmeier is emerging as one of the top passers in the country entering Week 9, ranking seventh in the nation with 317.4 passing yards per game. That’s also the second-best mark in the SEC behind Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart to start the 2024 season.

On the Texas A&M side, Conner Weigman will be playing in his third game back from injury. He went down with a shoulder injury against Notre Dame and ended up missing some time, but led the Aggies to two wins in his return and will look to continue that streak on Saturday against LSU.

LSU and Texas A&M will square off Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Here are the offensive player projections for the matchup, according to PrizePicks.

Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU

Pass Yards: 278.5
Rush Yards: 2.5

Garrett Nussmeier has been one of the top passers in the SEC this year, although he’s coming off his lowest showing of the year with 233 yards against Arkansas. It was just his second game with less than 300 passing yards, and he’ll get ready to face a Texas A&M defense that averages 209 passing yards allowed per game.

Conner Weigman, QB, Texas A&M

Pass Yards: 207.5
Rush Yards: 17.5

After missing time with a shoulder injury, Conner Weigman continues to settle back in at quarterback for Texas A&M. In last week’s win over Mississippi State, he completed 15 of 25 passes for 217 yards and a touchdown while also taking three carries for 14 yards.

Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU

Receiving Yards: 72.5
Receptions: 5.5

Garrett Nussmeier’s top target this year, Kyren Lacy enters Saturday’s game as one of eight SEC receivers with at least 500 receiving yards. He’s averaging 73.1 yards per game, and his projection against Texas A&M is set at 72.5, according to PrizePicks.

Le’Veon Moss, RB, Texas A&M

Rush Yards: 87.5
Receiving Yards: 10.5
Receptions: 1.5

The SEC’s second-leading rusher this season, Le’Veon Moss is the leader in the Texas A&M backfield this year while averaging 96.3 yards per game. LSU is allowing 114.86 rush yards on average this year, meaning Moss will look to continue his strong season in Week 9.

Caden Durham, RB, LSU

Rush Yards: 55.5
Receiving Yards: 13.5
Receptions: 2

Caden Durham led the charge for LSU in last week’s win over Arkansas, totaling 101 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. It was his second 100-yard game of the year, and his projection for Saturday’s game is set at 55.5 rush yards, according to PrizePicks.

Noah Thomas, WR, Texas A&M

Receiving Yards: 44.5
Receptions: 3.5

Texas A&M’s top target this year, Noah Thomas caught his third touchdown of the year in the victory over Mississippi State. It was just one of two catches for 37 yards in that game, but his projection is set at 44.5 receiving yards against LSU, according to PrizePicks.

CJ Daniels, WR, LSU

Receiving Yards: 48.5

CJ Daniels is coming off the biggest game of his first year at LSU after transferring from Liberty. He hauled in seven receptions for 86 yards and is now over the 300-yard mark on the season entering Week 9’s matchup against Texas A&M.

Amari Daniels, RB, Texas A&M

Rush Yards: 36.5

The other half of the Texas A&M backfield, Amari Daniels found the end zone for the third time in the victory over Mississippi State. He presents another look for opposing defenses, and his projection for Saturday’s matchup vs. LSU is set at 36.5 rush yards, according to PrizePicks.

Aaron Anderson, WR, LSU

Receiving Yards: 49.5

Aaron Anderson enters Week 9 as LSU’s second-leading receiver with 488 yards to sit just behind Kyren Lacy on the Tigers’ leaderboard. His 69.7 yards per game ranks ninth in the SEC as he continues to serve as a key weapon for Garrett Nussmeier.

Jabre Barber, WR, Texas A&M

Receiving Yards: 30.5
Receptions: 3

Another important piece of the Texas A&M wide receiver room, Jabre Barber is coming off a breakout game against Mississippi State. He hauled in six receptions for 92 yards to lead the Aggies, and he now has some momentum as they head into Week 9.

Mason Taylor, TE, LSU

Receiving Yards: 38.5
Receptions: 3.5

An important weapon for Garrett Nussmeier, Mason Taylor continues to cement himself as one of the best tight ends in the country and also a top draft pick. He enters Week 9 tied for the team lead with 36 receptions, and his receiving yard projection for LSU vs. Texas A&M is set at 38.5, according to PrizePicks.

Tre Watson, TE, Texas A&M

Receiving Yards: 16.5

Although Tre Watson hasn’t put up big numbers this year, he still has a reception in all seven games for Texas A&M. He also has 95 total yards, and PrizePicks lists his projection at 16.5 against LSU.

Josh Williams, RB, LSU

Rush Yards: 24.5

Josh Williams is another important piece of the LSU rushing attack. He enters Week 9 with 218 yards and three touchdowns to rank second on the Tigers roster as the complement to Caden Durham.

LSU and Texas A&M are both undefeated in conference play, which means one will suffer its first loss in SEC action on Saturday and, as a result, make the standings that much more intriguing. It’s sure to be an exciting nightcap to a Week 9 slate of games on ABC and wrap up the day.