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LSU's 17-Game Starter Leaves Program Before Texas A&M Game

LSU's 17-Game Starter Leaves Program Before Texas A&M Game

Summary

LSU's football team will play against Texas A&M without cornerback Ashton Stamps, who has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Stamps was a significant player who started in 17 games but played less this season. LSU faces a challenging schedule ahead, needing to win to keep College Football Playoff hopes alive.

Key Facts

  • Ashton Stamps, a cornerback for LSU, is leaving the team to join the NCAA transfer portal.
  • Stamps started 17 games during his time at LSU and was an important player in previous seasons.
  • LSU has a critical game against No. 3 Texas A&M coming up.
  • The team must win this game and others to have a chance at the College Football Playoff.
  • LSU is also set to play against No. 4 Alabama and No. 13 Oklahoma later this season.
  • Other cornerbacks, like Mansoor Delane and PJ Woodland, will need to step up in Stamps' absence.
  • Texas A&M's quarterback, Marcel Reed, has notable stats with 1,770 passing yards and 15 touchdowns.
  • LSU started the season ranked No. 9 but fell to other teams, affecting their playoff chances.

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