Louisiana-Monroe vs Texas A&M Odds: Can The Aggies Return to Form in Week 3?
Aggies Had Disappointing Loss in Week 2 Against Miami
Every year, analysts predict that the Texas A&M Aggies will make the College Football Playoff and put together an iconic season.
And every year, especially under head coach Jimbo Fisher, the Aggies never get the job done.
The optimism lasted for two weeks. The Aggies lost to the Miami Hurricanes in a half-packed crowd in Week 2 to fall to 1-1 on the season.
This Saturday, the Aggies will look to get right against a Louisiana-Monroe Warkhawks team that is 2-0 on the year.
The Warhawks escaped Army, 17-13, and defeated Lamar, 24-14. The Army win was impressive at home. It’s unlikely that the Warhawks will continue that two-game win streak against Texas A&M. But can they at least cover the daunting spread?
Look at the Louisiana-Monroe vs Texas A&M odds for Saturday’s battle on the SEC Network.
Louisiana-Monroe vs Texas A&M 
Date & Time: Saturday, September 16, 4:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm PT
Location: Kyle Field
Streaming: SECN
Warhawks Are 2-0 For First Time Since 2018!
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks have improved behind Terry Bowden.
Bowden previously coached the Akron Zips from 2011-2018. After a few years of head coaching, he finally got the job to lead the Warhawks in 2021.
He began his head coaching experience with Salem University and quickly moved on to Samford. Afterward, he became Auburn’s head coach in 1993-1998 and coached North Alabama from 2009-2011.
He’s got a load of experience that has helped the Warhawks adapt.
He’s earned an 184-130-2 record, but he’s just 9-16 with the Warhawks.
The Warhawks don’t have much offensive firepower. Hunter Herring, a sophomore, has only thrown for 121 yards in two games. He took over for Jiya Wright in that Army game but still went 4-for-9 for 22 yards.
The run game has talent. But the run block isn’t very good. Hunter Smith has added 204 yards on 20 carries. That’s 10.2 yards per attempt. It’s doubtful he continues that pace against Texas A&M.
On the other hand, the defense has looked good. The pass rush has been dynamic, and the run defense has held teams to 146.5 yards per game. That seems high, but when you note that Louisiana-Monroe played Army, it’s not so bad.
Army runs a triple-option offense that typically runs the football on every down.
The Warhawks will be improved for the SunBelt competition. But against Texas A&M, it’ll be a different story.
What’s The Future for Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M?
Jimbo Fisher was brought to College Station to get home national championships and college football playoff bids.
But every year, this team is overhyped and outplayed in multiple games throughout the season.
In a year where expectations were, again, high, the Aggies allowed 48 points in a 48-33 loss to the Miami Hurricanes.
That was Texas A&M’s seventh straight loss on the road, dating back to last season. They’ve also gone 1-7 in their previous eight games against Power-Five teams.
247Sports’ Team Talent Composite has the Aggies fourth on their last, in front of teams like Clemson, Florida State, and LSU. They’re only behind Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State. Yet, somehow, the Aggies never play like the better team in big moments.
There’s no consistency whatsoever with Fisher-coached teams.
However, Aggies fans are stuck with Fisher for the time being. He signed a 10-year fully guaranteed contract extension worth nearly $95 million in 2021. He’ll be kept until 2031 unless the Aggies pay up in a significant buyout to move on from Fisher.
A&M fans might have to wait a dozen years until they can root on a different coach. It might take two dozen years to win a National Championship. Fisher isn’t the guy for A&M anymore.
Louisiana-Monroe vs. Texas A&M Odds
The Aggies will regroup on Saturday. They’re a 36-point favorite, with a total of 53.5 for this game against Louisiana-Monroe.
Luckily for Texas A&M, the Warhawks aren’t a Power-five team. The Aggies are in the clear of a brutal upset. But that’s already a given.
Although the Warhawks are 2-0, they still didn’t cover a 25.5-point spread against Lamar, in which they were 25.5-point favorites. Louisiana-Monroe won that game 24-14 and didn’t even score enough points to cover that spread.
The Warhawks will undoubtedly be outmatched against one of America’s most talented football teams.
This is an NCAA football game that the Aggies should destroy. They’re likely upset and disappointed in their efforts in the second half last week against Miami.
In Week 1, the Aggies added a 52-10 win over New Mexico. So they can put up 50+ points against any team, especially teams outside of the Power-five.
While Louisiana-Monroe’s games have gone Under the total in both matchups to start the season, the Aggies’ two games both went over. Texas A&M is weak in coverage, has missed so many tackles, and doesn’t have the greatest pass rush. It’ll undoubtedly be better against Louisiana Monroe, but I still like the Warhawks to put some points on the board in this game.
Let’s Ride Texas A&M!
The Aggies will surprise you every which way. When they’re supposed to lose, they’ll dominate, and when they’re expected to win, they’ll look horrible. But that inconsistency is usually against Power-five teams. It won’t happen against a team like Louisiana-Monroe.
When you check the NCAAF football scores, the A&M Aggies will be up against the Warhawks throughout the game.
However, I don’t love the college football odds against the spread for the Aggies. The Warhawks are still a decent defense. They are capable of earning a few stops and are also capable of converting on multiple possessions offensively.
The Warhawks don’t have a great passing game. But the offensive line has surprised me recently. If Herring has more time in the pocket, he’ll make a play or two. The Aggies have also struggled to tackle in the first two weeks.
In the run game, if Hunter Smith can escape tackles in the backfield, he’s got a legitimate chance at earning many yards in this game.
The Aggies are surely better against the run than against the pass. But even ten points would be enough to help the over hit with the Louisiana-Monroe vs Texas A&M Odds.
Let’s ride the Over 53.5 in this matchup. Even if we’re wrong about Louisiana-Monroe scoring. the Aggies could earn 54 points on their own.
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