BREAKING: Jamarion Morrow Out for Texas A&M at LSU
Updated: Sep 27
Texas A&M will be without running back Jamarion Morrow in Tiger Stadium. The Aggies’ final pregame update moved Morrow from doubtful to out, while wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman remained a game-time decision.
Quick Answer
Texas A&M running back Jamarion Morrow was ruled out on the final availability report before the Aggies’ September 26, 2026 game at No. 10 LSU. Wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman remained a game-time decision, while Terry Bussey was already out. LSU’s Friday report listed Trey’Dez Green, Dashawn Spears and Phillip Wright III out and cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson questionable; no later LSU status change was confirmed in the reporting available to TigerHype.
Postgame update: LSU won 35-6
LSU defeated No. 23 Texas A&M 35-6 on September 26, 2026, improving to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play. This article was published before kickoff and is preserved as pregame analysis. For the final score, statistics and what changed on the field, read TigerHype’s complete LSU–Texas A&M recap.
What changed on the final Texas A&M availability report?
The final Saturday update changed Texas A&M running back Jamarion Morrow from doubtful to out. Wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman remained questionable and a game-time decision. LSU’s verified Friday report still listed three players out and cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson questionable; no later LSU status change was confirmed in the reporting available to TigerHype. View the official SEC report.
OUT — TE No. 7 Trey’Dez Green
OUT — S No. 10 Dashawn Spears
OUT — WR No. 15 Phillip Wright III
QUESTIONABLE — CB No. 8 Ja’Keem Jackson
LSU’s three out designations and Jackson’s questionable status are unchanged from Thursday, continuing to shape the Tigers’ personnel plan. Green’s injury had already created a major offensive question, while Spears’ season-ending injury forced LSU to rework the back end of its defense.
Why Tamarcus Cooley staying off the report matters
Cooley remains off LSU’s Friday report after being removed Thursday. LSU has been preparing to use him at STAR, the hybrid position that must handle slot coverage, run support and pressure responsibilities without telegraphing the call.
That role becomes especially important against Marcel Reed, whose ability to escape the pocket can turn a clean defensive call into a scramble drill. With Cooley no longer carrying a Thursday designation, LSU can preserve more of the disguise and pressure flexibility built into the STAR role. TigerHype’s breakdown of Cooley’s move to STAR explains why his availability can stabilize the entire secondary.
Why Ja’Keem Jackson remaining questionable matters
Jackson remains questionable on Friday after improving from doubtful on Thursday. The designation does not guarantee he will play, but it keeps open the possibility that LSU can add another experienced corner to its rotation.
Against Texas A&M, that matters beyond the starting lineup. Reed can extend plays long enough to stress the third and fourth defensive backs on the field. LSU’s challenge is not simply surviving one matchup; it is maintaining communication and leverage after the original route structure breaks down.
What Texas A&M reported before the LSU game
Texas A&M’s final pregame update lists three offensive skill players:
OUT — WR No. 6 Terry Bussey
OUT — RB No. 2 Jamarion Morrow
QUESTIONABLE — WR No. 8 Ashton Bethel-Roman
Bussey’s absence was already confirmed as season-ending. Morrow is out, while Bethel-Roman remains questionable and a game-time decision. Those designations affect the depth around Marcel Reed and the number of reliable options Texas A&M can rotate in Tiger Stadium. TigerHype has already examined how the Aggies could replace Bussey.
What does Jamarion Morrow’s absence change for Texas A&M?
Morrow’s absence removes one option from a Texas A&M backfield built around quarterback Marcel Reed and running back Rueben Owens II. Bethel-Roman’s game-time decision also leaves the Aggies waiting on another potential receiving option as kickoff approaches.
For LSU, Ja’Keem Jackson remained the main unresolved name on Friday’s report; Cooley was off the list, while Green, Spears and Wright were ruled out. For Texas A&M, Morrow’s final out designation tightens the available backfield rotation around Reed.
LSU–Texas A&M availability report FAQ
Who is out for LSU against Texas A&M?
LSU’s Friday SEC availability report lists tight end Trey’Dez Green, safety Dashawn Spears and wide receiver Phillip Wright III as out for the September 26, 2026 game.
What was Ja’Keem Jackson’s status on Friday?
LSU cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson remained questionable on Friday after improving from doubtful to questionable on Thursday.
Is Jamarion Morrow playing against LSU?
No. Texas A&M running back Jamarion Morrow was ruled out on the final pregame availability report before the September 26, 2026 game at LSU.
When and where is LSU vs. Texas A&M?
No. 23 Texas A&M visits No. 10 LSU on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. CT in Tiger Stadium. ABC will televise the game.
Sources: SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report; Carter Karels’ final-report update on September 26, 2026; Saturday Down South’s September 26 final injury update.
The TigerHype question
How much does Jamarion Morrow’s absence change Texas A&M’s offense, and should LSU load up to stop Rueben Owens II?
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