The ‘Fire Kelly’ chants only increased in volume and number, especially in the fourth quarter, with Texas A&M going on a 35-0 scoring run in the second half to widen LSU’s deficit to 49-18. The Tigers scored a late touchdown to make the final 49-25.
Saturday’s showing by the Tigers is a continuation of what their last month has looked — and felt — like. LSU has not been able to pull out a game plan and execute it to its finest against a ranked opponent in SEC play. The Tigers had their running game essentially removed by Ole Miss back on Sept. 27 and then ran into the bulldozer of Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt last week in Nashville.
LSU gave up a 79-yard punt return touchdown to Texas A&M’s KC Concepcion in the third quarter. ESPN’s cameras caught Kelly immediately bringing out his frustration on special teams coordinator Aman Anand.
LSU suffered its first loss at home since Nov. 9 of last season, against Alabama, a game which they were crushed 42-13.
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