There's few ways to make a bigger statement than going to a tough place to play and blowing out a ranked team, and boy did the Texas A&M Aggies do just that on

Tommy Moffitt is something of a legend in Baton Rouge, La., a former LSU strength and conditioning coach who logged more than two decades with the Tigers from 2000-21. But after losing his job with the Tigers just a few years ago, Moffitt earned a dose of revenge over his former school Saturday.

Texas A&M's offseason additions of transfer wide receivers Mario Craver and KC Concepcion instantly made the Aggies College Football Playoff contenders. Still, after Saturday's blowout win over LSU, it's time to consider the team from College Station National Championship worthy.

The additions of KC Concepcion and Mario Craver have added a new dynamic to Texas A&M and made the Aggies’ offense into a special unit.

COLLEGE STATION — After overpowering the LSU Tigers during a night game in Death Valley, Texas A&M football now deserves to be viewed as a serious national championship contender. As a result, the Aggies remain in the top three, ranked No. 3 in the US LBM coaches poll and the AP Top 25 poll following the 49-25 win over the Tigers.

The LSU Tigers hold the verbal pledge, looking to hold on down the stretch with the Early Signing Period inching closer.

We have bigger aspirations for where we can go than anybody else,” Mike Elko said. “As we win, I think other people will catch up.”

Texas A&M strength coach Tommy Moffitt motivated the Aggies by using a tackle dummy with Brian Kelly's face on it in practice before the game.

Reed’s 5-yard rushing touchdown that gave A&M the lead back was the turning point of the game before wide receiver KC Concepcion had his 79-yard punt return that tied Christian Kirk in 2016 with multiple punt return touchdowns in a single season.