No. 14 Texas A&M's Week 9 home matchup vs. 8th-ranked LSU looms large. The primetime showdown has postseason implications, and the winner will be atop the SEC standings with sole possession of first place.

Both teams are 6-1 and undefeated in SEC play, surprising much of the media after falling in their season openers, including Texas A&M's disappointing loss to Notre Dame to start off the Mike Elko coaching era.

However, it's been smooth sailing ever since. Still, even though the Aggies are at home and have also won six consecutive games, ESPN's College GameDay crew, which included Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, and guest picker Kyle Schwarber, were less than confident in the Aggies chances to protect home field.

From left to right, Howard, Saban, and McAffee picked LSU to win the game, claiming the Tigers have momentum after blowing out Arkansas 34-10 last Saturday. However, Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder Kyle Schwarber picked the Aggies due to the impact from the 12th Man, while Corso followed suit.

Herbstreit, who is calling the game, could not make a pick but seems more confident in the Tigers' ability to steal a road victory on Saturday night.

Texas A&M will host LSU at home on Saturday, Oct. 26th, at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.

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