Texas A&M Football

Greedy Aggie secondary a hopeful sign with No. 1 Clemson on tap

The Texas A&M defense nearly matched its 2018 interception total in the first game of the 2019 season, picking off four passes. Alongside a sharp Kellen Mond, a ball-hawking secondary was an encouraging sign as the Aggies prepare to visit Clemson.
By Olin Buchanan
August 30, 2019
11k Views
Discuss
Story Poster
Photo by Lia Musgrave, TexAgs

Wrap your head — and your hopes — around this:

When complete NCAA statistics are posted on Tuesday, Texas A&M figures to be ranked among the Southeastern Conference leaders in pass defense and interceptions. The Aggies limited Texas State quarterbacks Tyler Vitt and Gresch Jensen to just 211 passing yards in a 41-7 victory on Thursday night, with half of those yards coming in the fourth quarter against A&M’s defensive reserves.

To continue reading, you must be a TexAgs Premium subscriber.
Try Premium for $1
See Subscription Benefits →
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial
Discuss
Tags
Jimbo Fisher Texas A&M vs. Texas State Kellen Mond Myles Jones Jashaun Corbin Football Texas A&M Texas State 2019
More Football
See All →
Presenting Texas Aggies United's Texas A&M vs. Arkansas Sweepstakes!
By Texas Aggies United
Salisbury: A&M picks up 'impressive' win despite not playing its best
By David Nuño
Week 2's Overnight Sensation: Isaiah Horton, Wide Receiver
By Kay Naegeli
Game Highlights: Texas A&M 48, Arizona State 20
By Andrew Wu
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.