Cover Story: Breakthrough eludes Aggies in Week 1 set back

Saturday's pre-game build-up checked every box imaginable.

The 12th Man and the Fighting Irish.

The return of “Power.”

Johnny f'ing Football and Nick Saban. Sports celebrities dotting the sidelines.

Mike Elko leading the Aggies into battle for the first time.

With 107k packed into Kyle Field under the glare of the national spotlight, the stage was set for an epic night in College Station.