Nick Saban Weighs In On Saturday Night's LSU-Texas A&M Showdown

By Staff Reporter•Sep 26, 20268:32 am•

Nick Saban weighed in on Saturday night’s matchup between LSU and Texas A&M this week and likes LSU’s defense to play a major role in the game.

While discussing both teams coming off losses, Saban pointed to LSU’s home-field advantage at night and said he believes the Tigers’ defense can lead the way.

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“I think both teams will bounce back, but I do think that, you know, there’s a stat in the SEC when you play at home at night in the SEC. I mean, it’s like an unbelievable percentage of the home team winning. And LSU obviously is one of the most difficult places to play, and Lane is going to do a really good job of trying to get this team to come back.

“But now losing this tight end, Trey'Dez Green—man, this guy was a difference maker. That’ll be something that they have to overcome. But I think LSU’s defense will carry them.

“What I’m concerned about with A&M is quarterback didn’t play very well last week, and the defense was not very good at all. And Kentucky just controlled the game against them, and they got to get the defense fixed if they’re going to have a successful season. And obviously Marcel Reed’s got to come around and play really well as well.”