This is the kind of energy you need when you go into a big game.

On Saturday night, No. 8 LSU and No. 14 Texas A&M faced off in a matchup of two of the nation’s best schools, with the Aggies hosting Kyle Field in College Station in a classic SEC rivalry showdown. And it was on full display before the game as both teams got into a pre-game brawl. (Related: Kyle McCord’s historically poor performance lifts Pitt’s first feat in nearly 20 years)

Things just ended up being more than that. One hour left until kickoff time at 6:30 PM Central Time Meanwhile, players from both teams were warming up on the field. Initially they were yelling at each other in the end zone, but it didn’t take long for the situation to escalate into a classic shoving match. As the skirmish progressed, more Tigers and Aggies players were involved, eventually leading to the teams being separated.

Texas A&M won the game, but 38-23.

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It’s getting chippy! pic.twitter.com/nBSeh6FKad

— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) October 26, 2024

Pre-match brawl👀

Prepare the popcorn.#LSU pic.twitter.com/sGLt7BuKb8

— Tyler Harden (@ttjharden8) October 26, 2024

This is exactly what you want before a high-profile college football game, especially a rivalry game.

I was hoping to get it before the Florida State vs. Miami game, but unfortunately that didn’t happen, but I will get the dub!

Rival Dub ✅#gocanes pic.twitter.com/yxNFNwpxrU

— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) October 27, 2024

And the dream of the victory parade is only becoming more and more vivid…