Hop's Deep Reflections: Ags bounce back, crazy CFB trends & more
The Texas A&M football team drubbed the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks, 47-3, on Saturday at Kyle Field to improve to 2-1. David Sandhop reflects on the Aggies' bounceback win ahead of an SEC-opening date with Auburn as well as a number of other college football stories.
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23 Players in 23 Days: #1 Evan Stewart
An all-conference freshman team selection in 2022, Evan Stewart showcased just a fraction of what he can do with 649 yards in 10 games a year ago. With lofty expectations surrounding him in year two, Stewart claims the top spot in the 23 Players in 23 Days countdown.
A successful 2023 in Aggieland may be contingent on A&M's wideouts
Recent history shows a national championship requires NFL-level receivers, and Texas A&M has plenty of talent ready to line up at wideout. With the addition of offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, the Aggies' receiving corps could make some noise this fall.
Defense in Review: Texas A&M 41, Alabama 38
Mike Elko and the Texas A&M defense did just enough to beat Alabama, forcing a pair of turnovers and making stops at crucial moments in the game. Billy Liucci reviews the Aggies' defensive showing and details how they can get even better on that side of the ball.
Key Matchups: Texas A&M vs. No. 1 Alabama
Dating back to 2013, Alabama has won the last eight contests against Texas A&M, and on Saturday, the Tide will come to Aggieland ranked No. 1 in the nation. Billy Liucci details the most important in-game battles as the Aggies prepare to face Goliath.
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Jordan Pugh: Fisher, Texas A&M sitting right on the cusp of greatness
Football is in the air, and Texas A&M will kick off the 2021 season in 12 days as they host the Kent State Golden Flashes. On Monday morning, former Aggie defensive back Jordan Pugh joined to discuss his excitement level as the season is almost here.
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Even with significant losses, Tide again reloading rather than rebuilding
Nick Saban and Alabama captured the program's 18th national title last season, and the Crimson Tide already have their sights set on No. 19. However, with nine players headed to the NFL, there are more question marks than usual in Tuscaloosa heading into the fall.
Not for the timid: Jimbo Fisher uncompromising in his drive to beat the best
Jimbo Fisher's comments about Nick Saban have at least one talking head predicting a massacre when the Crimson Tide visit Kyle Field on Oct. 9. However, with the surplus of talent on Texas A&M's roster in 2021, it's more likely to be a hard-fought, close contest.
Completing the puzzle: Adding big-play receiving threats key for Aggies
Despite not having a potent passing attack, Texas A&M went 9-1 in 2020 and finished fourth in the national rankings. Should the Aggie offense threaten deep more often, the Maroon & White could find themselves in contention for championships.
Around CFB: Following tumultuous offseason, Big Ten football returns
After trying to strong-arm other members of the Power 5 to sit out the 2020 season with them, the Big Ten decided that they'd play an abbreviated, conference-only schedule like everyone else, and big-time college football in the midwest finally makes its return this weekend.
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Pick Six Previews owner Brett Ciancia discusses the SEC through four weeks
Following four weeks of play in the Southeastern Conference, what do we know? Pick Six Previews owner Brett Ciancia joined TexAgs Radio to tackle that question and discuss why Alabama looks head and shoulders over the rest of the league.
Cover Story: Aggies prove they can win in different ways with big games to come
Heading into the bye week, Texas A&M is 3-1 and appears to be one of the best in the SEC in 2020. While it might be easy to look ahead on a schedule in which the toughest tests are in the rearview, the Ags would be wise not to as Arkansas comes to Aggieland in two weeks' time.
SEC Round-Up: Alabama-Georiga could confirm long-term shifts in SEC
When Alabama's high-powered offense meets up with Georgia's stout defense on Saturday, it could determine the future of offense vs. defense in the Southeastern Conference. It's an interesting matchup between two teams featuring contrasting styles.
Around CFB: Even after big win over Gators, Fisher feels no need for vindication
Jimbo Fisher likes his program's direction, but vindication isn't on his mind. Olin Buchanan describes Fisher's view of A&M's progress and offers his weekly thoughts on the Heisman, playoff race and games to watch.
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Pick Six Previews' Brett Ciancia analyzes the SEC after two weeks
Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joined to look back on Week Two around the Southeastern Conference as well as taking a look ahead to this weekend's slate of games in college football's premier conference.
Around CFB: 2020 comes for even the geniuses as Riley could lose three straight
The college football season that almost wasn't is proving to be as tumultuous as one might have expected. Case in point: Quickly lauded as a 'genius' and grouped with the game's best coaches, Lincoln Riley is staring at the possibility of already losing three straight in 2020.
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Hart: A&M's tilt with Florida likely a better litmus test for Fisher's program
While it's upsetting that Texas A&M fell to Alabama by 28 points, maybe the Aggies just aren't there yet. According to ESPN and SEC Network's Tom Hart, perhaps this week's showdown with Florida provides a better litmus test.
Post Game Review: No. 2 Alabama 52, No. 13 Texas A&M 24
The Aggies looked determined to hang in the game early with the second-ranked Crimson Tide, but too many mistakes and bad pass defense sealed A&M's fate.
No. 13 Texas A&M travels to Tuscaloosa for tilt with second-ranked Tide
Turnovers are always key in any football game, but winning the turnover battle becomes even more magnified against Alabama. For No. 13 A&M to pull off the upset of the second-ranked Tide, Kellen Mond and the Aggie offense must have better ball security, among other things.
Key Matchups: No. 13 Texas A&M at No. 2 Alabama
Alabama has talent all over the field as the Tide are loaded with former five and four-star recruits, but the Aggies have enough to make Saturday's contest interesting. Billy Liucci focuses on a handful of those talent-laden matchups to watch in Tuscaloosa this weekend.