Hop's Deep Reflections: Struggles in the Big Ten, Bedlam takeaways & more
A two week, COVID-induced Aggie football sabbatical has not been kind to the Maroon & White faithful. However, there was some college football this weekend to distract us, the highlights of which David Sandhop covers in another edition of his Deep Reflections.
Around CFB: The Pac-12 returns, but will it even matter?
College football fans on the west coast rejoice: the Pac-12 finally makes its return this weekend, but will it even impact the national landscape? While it's fantastic that college football is back across the country, it's unlikely the Pac-12 will factor into the playoff picture.
Setting up your Saturday: The Big Ten’s big debut is finally here
Four of the five Power 5 leagues will be back in action on Saturday as the Big Ten makes its return to the gridiron this weekend. The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach previews a nearly-full slate of college football action this weekend.
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Ask Liucci, Part 1: Competition at wideout, young guys to watch & more
Billy Liucci is back at it again with another video Q&A, fielding questions from subscribers ranging from the competition at wide receiver to which young guys he's eager to watch in 2020 and everything in between.
Around CFB: Breaking down the contenders for the fourth playoff spot
Undefeated through 12 games, LSU, Clemson, and Ohio State have all but locked up their place in the 2019 CFB Playoff. With one final spot still left for the taking, Olin analyzes the resumes of each of the one-loss contenders still in the hunt.
Ask Liucci, Part 1: Perspective on LSU game, OL development & more
After a less than stellar outing against LSU, Billy Liucci takes on another round of subscriber questions, dealing with the Aggies' struggles against the Bayou Bengals, needed growth along the o-line and in the secondary and much more.
Minnesota's resumé could - maybe should - make Gophers golden
Assuming Minnesota finishes the regular season undefeated but falls to Ohio State in the Big Ten title game, the Gophers would have the best one-loss resumé in the country. Would it be enough to get them in the playoff over the likes of Alabama, Oklahoma and others?
Setting up your Saturday: Florida-Georgia headlines spotty Week 10 slate
Two massive clashes of unbeatens loom next week, but Week 10 provides games worth keeping an eye on, including "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" as Florida takes on Georgia.
Setting up your Saturday: Week 8 is all about stretch-run positioning
Halfway through the college football season, we have learned a lot about the national landscape, including a top tier all gunning for a CFP spot. The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach analyzes the slate for a Saturday with the potential for upsets.
Around CFB: Deciphering the believers and deceivers through seven weeks
A strong Week 7 slate of games has provided more clarity for college football fans trying to separate the contenders and pretenders. Olin Buchanan takes a look at the college football landscape including his Heisman and CFP projections.
Around CFB: Championship fields to be determined by rivalry week
It's rivalry week in college football and teams like Michigan and Ohio State have a trip to their conference championship on the line. Both teams come in 10-1 to the matchup and try to keep playoff hopes alive. Plus Olin's Heisman watch list and playoff predictions.
Softball Photo Gallery: Aggies take two from Texas State, Utah
TexAgs presents a full gallery of shots from Texas A&M's two Saturday wins over Texas State and Utah.
Around CFB: Playoff, Heisman pictures coming into focus
Oh, Michigan. Elsewhere in America, the ranks of the undefeated and contenders continued to thin, Memphis made its statement and Leonard Fournette solidified his iron grasp on the top spot in the weekly Heisman rankings by TexAgs' resident Trophy voter.
Around CFB: Emerging contenders & Leonard Fournette's Heisman hold
At the season's halfway point, surprise teams have become legit challengers. In College Station, the stage is set to potentially determine the eventual SEC champ. Meanwhile, the Heisman favorite maintains the top spot in the rankings by TexAgs' resident Trophy voter.
Storyline Saturday: What to watch in college football's Week 6
A duel of dominant defenses in Ann Arbor, a clash of undefeateds in Utah (of all places), Texas' struggles and Alabama's potential trap game. Even as No. 9 Texas A&M sits out the weekend, college football is poised for an entertaining slate in Week 6.
Around CFB: Heisman-worthy rushers & landscape-changing wins
An award that has all too often been decided by a competition among quarterbacks has a different group of front-runners (literally) this year, TexAgs' resident Heisman Trophy voter notes. Meanwhile, some current College Football Playoff contenders weren't projected there.
Storyline Saturday: What to watch in college football's Week 4
The Pac-12 takes center stage with a pair of games featuring ranked opponents. Elsewhere in the country, conference play gets fully underway. New quarterbacks at a couple of SEC programs can turn the tide — or cement a collapse.
Thoughts on Dave Christensen's addition to A&M staff
The Aggies' next offensive line coach will come with a storied resume. With head coaching experience and successful stints as offensive coordinator at Mizzou and Utah, Christensen will take over A&M's run game.
BellagiOlin: Week 12 picks against the spread
Drastic times call for drastic measures from Olin Buchanan's alter ego. Following another slide last week, he homes in on four of this weekend's strong bets, makes his picks with high stakes and explains his reasons.
Louisiana safety flips from Utah to Texas A&M
Shreveport Woodlawn's Donovan Wilson, a late target at one of A&M's most pressing positions of need in the 2014 class, committed to Utah on Monday but switched on Saturday after a push from the Aggies.