re: Weaker first half schedule: Aggie or Horn?

TO answer your original question, UT(Austin) had the weaker schedule for the first half of the season. Arky may be unranked, but they don't suck. Mizzou has been pretty decent as well this year. It's not the fault of UT(Austin) that Michigan ain't the team it was supposed to be this year, but that's how it goes sometimes. So... A&M has played the better schedule.

Continuing: To date, LSU's biggest win was against Ole Miss, who had lost (at home) to Kentucky. Heaven only knows what the Reb's were daydreaming about for that to happen. But, upon reflection and comparison, LSU and A&M seem to be pretty well matched. A&M is the current favorite at -3 (a field goal). Considering that Kyle Field should account for a touchdown advantage at the very least, I'd say this game is a toss up. I wouldn't call it either way at this point.

(Short version: I typed a lot of words and provided nothing regarding a favorite for LSU @ A&M. It simply can't be done at this point.)