For yet another season, the Razorbacks had the Aggie defense's number. Or did they? A&M did struggle, but espite what the paper says, the film tells another story — of clutch plays, stout planning and plenty of teachable moments.

In Saturday's performance John Chavis likely saw several things he didn't like. What he also saw, however, were things that could be easily corrected. His Texas A&M defense heads into SEC play with much to prove — but also much to be excited about.

All around Aggieland and beyond, eager eyes will watch Kyle Allen and Kyler Murray duke it out for the title of Texas A&M's QB1 — and for good reason. However, heading into fall camp, competition that will be key to the Aggies' season also litters the rest of the roster.

One of many young pieces on the A&M defense, sophomore linebacker Josh Walker looks to benefit from the offseason addition of new defensive coordinator John Chavis and should thrive in his system.

During Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Radio, former A&M and NFL DB Jordan Pugh joined the program to share his thoughts on LB's Claude George and Josh Walker, as well as his favorite games as an Aggie.

With Kevin Sumlin's strong recruiting classes beginning to come into their own and an elite one on the way in 2015, fierce competition is to be expected up and down the roster. Five spots in particular may make all the difference.

Whatever second chance the Aggies afforded their season with the Auburn win, they then squandered. A final look begins with a defense that found a new level of defenseless in the game's most pivotal moments.

Injuries only carry so far in explaining Texas A&M's issues on D. Saturday's loss isn't as disappointing, Olin Buchanan writes, as the concerns it re-raises — and the the seeming lack of present answers to them.

Any momentum the Aggies brought home from Auburn, they quickly squandered. Overwhelmed by Mizzou's high-scoring third quarter and punchless late in the clutch, A&M lost another conference game at home.

How to put the finishing touches on a look back at a victory with resounding implications? Perhaps with an assessment of the receivers' excellent game and a defense whose young talent gives it hope for the future.

One of the nation's most explosive teams awaits A&M in Auburn. The Aggie offense and Tiger defense don't look quite like they did in the two teams' 45-41 thriller last year, but the important battles haven't changed.

The two teams' last meeting featured several all-conference stars who are now peddling their trades in the NFL. The Aggies' young talent must lead the way, but the Tigers go to battle with some experienced leaders.

The Aggies will hit the field on Saturday to compete as much against themselves as the Warhawks. Still, facing an aggressive defense and mediocre offense, winning a few notable battles will portend good things.

Shakeups weren't promised, but open competition was. Saturday's game won't tell A&M fans much about what awaits in the season's final stretch, but how certain Aggies play should say a great deal about them.

The Razorbacks got their yardage on the ground, as expected. Yet, sometime in the second half, a funny thing happened to the Aggie defense. It's a development that will have positive ramifications all season.

Just as in 2013, the Owls' run game presented problems for a shorthanded Aggie defense. The difference? A&M allowed just 10 points when all was said and done. But improvement in certain areas must come soon.

The longtime Aggie commit and five-star Gladewater defensive tackle took in Saturday's contest against Rice as part of a weekend in Aggieland. Despite a looming visit to Florida, he's got his mind in one place.

In the teams' 2013 meeting, the Owls exposed what turned out to be fatal flaws in the Aggie defense. A largely new cast of characters will take up the torch on Saturday, but certain battles will still be revealing.