How did Kelly's firing extend to Louisiana's governor? Who's footing the bill for the buyout? LSU's particularly messy situation was a product of several things, but the state's politics and LSU football are linked forever.

No. 20 LSU began to lose control of its home matchup to No. 3 Texas A&M in the third quarter on Saturday night. As the Aggies' lead grew to 35-18 with just under 4 minutes to go in the third quarter, the ABC broadcast crew began calling out the obvious atmosphere shift in Baton Rouge.

Hearing those four notes played by the Golden Band from Tigerland is one of the most memorable moments when attending an LSU football game. The band controls the energy of the crowd during games, but who controls the band?

This matchup has delivered some classics over the years. LSU is 9-4 overall, including a 6-0 mark in Tiger Stadium, against the Aggies since Texas A&M joined the SEC in 2012. LSU’s last loss to A&M in Tiger Stadium came in 1994 (18-13) when the Aggies were members of the Southwest Conference.

A part of Tiger Stadium that typically has fans dressed in purple and gold took on a maroon color during Saturday’s LSU game.

The Aggies' victory also snapped gave LSU head coach Brian Kelly's his second loss in Death Valley for a night game. With a second straight loss for Brian Kelly, it is safe to assume he is in the hot seat and the LSU faithful let him know.

Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed called his first experience at Tiger Stadium “a little underwhelming,” during his freshman season in 2023. Two seasons later, he’s hoping to get the real experience under the bright lights in Baton Rouge during Week 9.

The LSU Board of Supervisors approved price increases for certain football season tickets and parking passes beginning with the 2026 season.