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: Perception of the Big Ten West division is changing
Ohio State is the toast of the Big Ten and likely figures to win their fourth-consecutive conference title this season. However, the Buckeyes play in the Big Ten East, which is beginning to look like the weaker of the league's two divisions.
Setting up your Saturday: What’s left as college football postponements pile up?
A spike in COVID-19 cases across college football has forced many postponements in this week's action. However, Saturday is still packed with intriguing matchups to watch when you eventually tire of coverage from The Masters.
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Ask Liucci, Part 2: Upcoming stretch run, individual improvements & more
Billy Liucci took to his keyboard once again to answer another round of subscriber questions during this unexpected off week for Texas A&M football. Liucci looks ahead of the Aggies' final four games, discusses which players and position groups have shined thus far & much more.
Hop's Deep Reflections: Starkel's Spartan debut, poking fun at FSU & more
Texas A&M was idle on Saturday, but there was still a full slate of college football greatness and wackiness for David Sandhop to critique. He shares his thoughts on Nick Starkel leading San Jose State to victory, big-play celebrations around the country and much more.
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.
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.
Ask Liucci, Part 2: Future of the offensive line, tough games upcoming & more
It's the bye week in Aggieland, but that doesn't mean that Billy Liucci is taking any time off from answering subscriber questions. In this edition of 'Ask Liucci', Billy discusses the continued development of young players, 2021 recruiting and much more.
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.
Ask Liucci, Part 1: Previewing A&M's pass rush, Coley's recruiting impact & more
Billy Liucci fields another round of subscriber questions about latest with Texas A&M football, including the Aggies' tight end rotation for this season, the competition in the safety room and much more.
Dear Andy: Will decisions over crowd sizes this fall create inequities, conflict?
The Athletic's Andy Staples discusses the process of how a team determines their interim coach and possible disparities in crowd-size rules due to COVID-19. He also ranks college football stadiums based on their legendary moments as well as readily available spices.
John Harris analyzes which QB could deliver a stock-rising 2020
The past three years, quarterbacks have come out of nowhere and go on to be drafted No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft. With Trevor Lawrence all but certain to be the first pick in 2021, John Harris offers a few possibilities at signal-caller who could make a run at that claim.
Staples: 10 college football games worth watching while we wait
Sports have long been a distraction from reality. With reality canceling all current major sporting events, The Athletic's Andy Staples has compiled ten college football games to watch as fans await the return of normal sports programming. And we added a few just for TexAgs.
Mandel's Mailbag: Which 2020 Playoff contenders made the best coordinator hires?
Which contenders have the best coordinators? How patient should A&M and Texas fans be with their respective coaches? The Athletic's Stewart Mandel answers those questions and more in this week's Mandel Mailbag.
I Was There: The Athletic’s writers relive the most memorable games of the 2010s
College football fans have been treated to many incredible moments and games over the last decade. From the "Kick Six" to Johnny Football and many overtimes and Hail Marys in between, The Athletic's staff compiles the most memorable games they've covered.
Setting up Your Saturday: Viewing plans for 2019’s penultimate full weekend
The end of the 2019 regular season is fast approaching, and several teams are looking to lock-in their spots at the top of their respective divisions. The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach analyzes the slate for Week 13.
Setting up Your Saturday: Week 12's big games offer little room for error
The stretch run is here and with chaos at the top, Week 12 should provide more answers as litmus tests such as Oklahoma-Baylor take the field. Additionally, the top-tier teams will be focused on putting together complete performances.
Setting up your Saturday: The weekend we’ve all been waiting for has arrived
LSU-Alabama is undoubtedly the main event on Saturday, however, Weekend 11 offers a full array of games with implications of all sizes and on paper appears to be some of the best matchups this season.
Around CFB: Analyzing the Top 10 resumes in college football
We're two weeks away from the first College Football Playoff rankings when the top resumes in the country will be put under the microscope by the committee. Olin Buchanan delivers his list of the Top 10 resumes in college football to this point.
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.