After LSU's win over Oklahoma at the end of the 2024 season, Brian Kelly made a statement.

"We're taking receipts," the LSU coach confidently stated, "and we'll see you at the national championship."

But after eight games, Kelly's proclamation for the 2025 season already has fallen flat. LSU dropped its third contest of the year Saturday against Texas A&M, losing 49-25 despite leading 18-14 at halftime.

The victory was Texas A&M's first in Tiger Stadium since 1994.

The Aggies scored 35 unanswered points in the second half. Texas A&M found the end zone on its first three drives of the final half and scored a fourth touchdown on a 79-yard punt return from KC Concepcion.

After a somewhat promising opening 30 minutes, the night turned into an embarrassment for LSU. The only team in

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