The biggest game of the Week 9 college football might just be near you at Kyle Field if you are in Texas. No. 14 Texas A&M is set to host No. 9 LSU Tigers in a clash of surging teams hoping to cement their place as postseason contenders. The stakes are known, only one unbeaten team will remain in the SEC competition following the game on Saturday. With both on 6-1 overall. Buckle Up!

That said, the Aggies opened as three-point favorites as for obvious reasons, It’s their home. One of the many reasons is the way head coach Mike Elko got the Texas A&M defense to perform each week, despite some struggles in the O line. LSU dominated Arkansas 34-10 last week after a thrilling overtime win against Ole Miss. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly is certain his players will give it their all. “You got to lay it on the table, the great quote, come back bloody or come back on your shield, you got to lay it on the line,” Kelly said. It’s wartime in Texas, and ABC Network will show us the battle. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will blow the war horn.

Meet star announcers: Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit

These two bring unparalleled chemistry and experience to the booth. Chris Fowler, a veteran in sports broadcasting, has been with ESPN since the early 1980s and became a well-known figure through his long-running tenure as the host of College GameDay. The Colorado University graduate began as host of the College GameDay football road show in 1990. Outside his career, Fowler has a passion for fitness and shares a love of the outdoors with his wife, former fitness model Jennifer Dempster. His calm, narrative style and attention to detail make him a master storyteller on air.

Kirk Herbstreit, Fowler’s longtime partner in commentary, has been a fixture in college football coverage since joining ESPN’s GameDay in 1996. Herbstreit’s deep understanding of the game, honed from his days as an Ohio State quarterback, is matched by his vibrant personality, which brings energy and depth to every broadcast. He voices Thursday night NFL games on Prime Video. For his TV work, Herbstreit has won five Sports Emmy Awards in various categories. Off-screen, Herbstreit is a family man and has four sons, with two who have played college football. Herbstreit also shares his enthusiasm for sports with his golden retriever Ben, often seen on his social media.

This matchup boils down to who can handle the pressure. Although, both the QBs, LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and the Aggies’ Conner Weigman both had their struggles to remain crucial.

Decisive players in the LSU Tigers and Texas Aggies matchup

The LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier has already hypnotized Joel Klatt with his calm aura. To an untrained eye, his completion percentage of 65% in the conference might not be too suggestive. But numbers are deceptive, HC Brian Kelly warns, why he is. “The distribution of where the ball goes is much more difficult to defend because you don’t know where the ball is going. It could go to Aaron Anderson, it could go to (Kyren) Lacy, it could go to Mason Taylor, it could go to Daniels.” The signal caller’s ability to pick different receivers unbiasedly makes a ‘full fielded’ threat. Can your QB do that?

For Texas A&M, quarterback Conner Weigman has been a driving force behind the team’s success. Though, he looked shaky in their 34-24 win over Mississippi State and got some passes intercepted. But has also shown his ability to extend plays and connect with his receivers has kept the Aggies competitive in the SEC. In addition, Texas defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe has shown signs of optimism. Ratcliffe has three interceptions on the season. Defense will be key too.