If LSU is going to have any chance to reach the College Football Playoff this season, then they have to beat Texas on Saturday in Baton Rouge.

The Tigers already have three losses, which means they no longer control their own destiny. LSU needs to win out, and they could use a little help, to get into the 12-team playoff.

Former Georgia QB Aaron Murray makes his prediction for LSU vs Texas

Former Georgia quarterback and current ESPN analyst Aaron Murray made his prediction this week for the showdown between LSU and Texas.

And Murray has the Tigers winning a close game.

“Missouri was able to create some explosive plays (last week against Texas) on the outside,” said Murray. “This is a better passing attack (from LSU) in my opinion. I think (Missouri QB) Austin Simmons is a better passer (than LSU QB Sam Leavitt), I just think there are better weapons on LSU, and I think LSU is a little bit more balanced than what Missouri’s been with running the football.

“You’re talking about two of the best defenses in the SEC — there’s a ton of playmakers on both sides. These are two quarterbacks who are playing better football right now. This is going to be an awesome football game. But when it’s all said and done, I’m going to go with the LSU Tigers 27-24. I think they need it just a little bit more. Obviously, they need it a lot more because they can’t lose this game or their playoff hopes are done.”

Texas and LSU are set to kick off at 6:30 PM CT/7:30 PM ET. The game will air on ABC.