Final Run: Aggies must win ground war to cap historically brutal schedule with a win

The nation’s most challenging football grind — perhaps the most challenging in college football history — gets more difficult on Friday night.

Texas A&M (7-5) has faced three opponents (Clemson, LSU and Alabama) that were ranked No. 1 and two more currently ranked among the Top 12 (No. 5 Georgia, No. 12 Auburn).

Next, the Aggies face No. 25 Oklahoma State (8-4) in the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium. Kickoff is at 5:45 p.m.