SEC Round-Up: An ongoing league-wide struggle against Power 5 foes
Last weekend, the Southeastern Conference fell to a lackluster 3-6 against non-conference Power 5 opponents as Alabama, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt all lost. The somewhat shocking trend highlights the fact that the SEC's perceived strength should not be taken for granted.
SEC Round-Up: LSU's 'priority No. 1' is chasing another national title
With college football fully underway this weekend, can LSU relive its' historic 2019 season to capture another national title? There are those in Baton Rouge hanging on a handful of similarities as signs that the Tigers are destined to bring another title home to The Boot.
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.
Breakdown: The 'Counter Gut' and Texas A&M's new run game
High on the list of offseason storylines for Kevin Sumlin's Texas A&M program was the arrival of Dave Christensen and what it would mean to the Aggies' rushing attack. Though plans got derailed against Arizona State, the Ball State game lent a glimpse of what is to come.
Texas A&M 56, Ball State 23: Defense in review
Game 1: fluke, or sign of things to come? In the second contest of the season, in merely a half of work, the Texas A&M starting defense proved it was the latter. The backups may need experience — but they're in the midst of getting it.
Texas A&M 56, Ball State 23: Offense in review
When it came to Texas A&M's offensive performance on Saturday, the quality of the opponent mattered little. What the Aggies managed to display in a systematic picking-apart of Ball State was something it will transition to the remainder of the season.
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'What is Ball State?' A day of Texas A&M tailgating
The first Aggieland game day of the new Kyle Field's existence brought with it all the tailgating hysteria the SEC is renowned for. We asked several Texas A&M fans out on West Campus a simple question: what do you know about Ball State?
Cover Story: Fine-tuning the new Aggie machine
It has arrived. No, not the spectacular new Kyle Field — rather, the vision Kevin Sumlin has been building for his program. Even in a laugher against Ball State, the Aggies showed that this is a team many should expect to challenge for Atlanta.
TAMUHighlights: Texas A&M vs. Ball State
A ho-hum win, but not a ho-hum highlight package.
Inside the Numbers: Advanced stats for Texas A&M-Ball State
In one half of competitive play the Aggies' starters continued their onslaught on both sides of the ball. Heading into the season's third game, Texas A&M, the numbers say, is ahead of pace.
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Game Highlights: Texas A&M vs. Ball State
The opening of beautiful new Kyle Field highlighted a dominant display on a memorable day in Aggieland. TexAgs takes you back inside the top plays and moments from Saturday's victory from a field-level angle, as seen on CW-8 Aggieland.
In taking care of business, Aggies assert contender status
How would a routine defeat of an overmatched MAC school reveal anything about a team? Well, as Arkansas learned on Saturday, it could reveal a lot. Texas A&M's demolition of Ball State similarly said something about Kevin Sumlin's Aggies.
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Aggies react to Kyle Field, lessons learned from Ball State win
From Texas A&M's three quarterbacks to the performances of two unheralded running backs, a number of Aggies were the story of Saturday night. Kevin Sumlin and his players spoke with the media after the victory about what comes next.
Gallery: Aggies down Ball State, 56-23, in new Kyle Field's debut
On Saturday more than 104,000 Aggies crowded into one of college football's newly minted crown jewels to see No. 16 Texas A&M pick apart the visiting Ball State Cardinals in a dominant half of play. See the best moments from a memorable day in our extensive photo gallery.
Post-Game Review: Texas A&M 56, Ball State 23
Led by its quarterbacks, a strong run game and stifling first-half defense, Texas A&M took care of business against the Ball State Cardinals in the opening game of the new Kyle Field. The Aggies move to 2-0 on the season.
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Post-Game Wrap with Jordan Pugh: Texas A&M 56, Ball State 23
The new Kyle Field has arrived and so too, perhaps, have the Aggies. From the defense's repeat performance to the Texas A&M quarterbacks and how the schedule sets up next, former A&M and NFL DB Jordan Pugh joins the conversation after Saturday's victory.
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The Final Countdown: Liucci, McKinney Bros. preview Ball State game
During Friday's edition of TexAgs Radio, Billy Liucci and former Texas A&M football players Steve and Seth McKinney joined the show for an in-depth look at Saturday's football game against Ball State.
#16 Texas A&M vs. Ball State: Key matchups
The target is back on Texas A&M's back, but its most important opponent from this weekend on will be itself. In welcoming a veteran but outmatched Ball State squad to the new Kyle Field, the Aggies will learn on the job at a select few positions.
Run the Numbers: #16 Texas A&M vs. Ball State
At this point in the season, you're doing one of two things: tapping the brakes...or chugging every ounce of maroon kool-aid you can get your hands on. The latter sounds more fun, so let's go with that and RUN THE NUMBERS.
#16 Texas A&M vs. Ball State: Players to watch
The resurgent Aggies will spend the weekend working out kinks and competition at several positions; the Cardinals of the MAC will enter the new Kyle Field with eyes on an upset. Saturday's game will ultimately come down to performances by — and containment of — a select few.
