The LSU Tigers are as tough a team as any at home in Louisiana, but perhaps not so formidable on the road. Last week the Tigers were shutout in a loss at Arkansas, and still they are favored here on the road at Texas A&M. I'll take the home team getting points.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Kyle Allen - The Freshman QB threw for 277 yards and four TDs in an upset win at Auburn a few weeks ago, and last week he put up decent numbers in a loss to Missouri, when his defense couldn't stop the Tigers running game.

2. LSU Offense - The Tigers will need a solid effort from their defense here, because their offense won't be able to keep up with the Aggies in a shootout. LSU ranks 112th in the country, averaging just 161 passing yards per game.

3. X-Factor - LSU has covered the spread just once in it's last five road games.

Selection: This is a play on the Texas A&M Aggies (8*)