SECMD23 Notebook: Tuesday highlights from Vandy, UGA, Auburn & MSU
The Commodores, Bulldogs (x2) and Tigers continued the 2023 edition of SEC Media Days on Tuesday in Nashville from the Grand Hyatt on Broadway. Olin Buchanan recaps the biggest news from all four schools' head coaches and player representatives.
Hugh Freeze, transfer additions look to steer Auburn in new direction
Auburn parted ways with Bryan Harsin after the 2022 season and hired Hugh Freeze, who returns to the SEC after five years at Liberty. Just as he did years ago at Ole Miss, Freeze hopes to resurrect a lackluster Auburn program back to contention in the conference.
By the Numbers: Auburn 13, Texas A&M 10
Texas A&M's 2022 season will officially end in November after the Aggies failed to pull out a win on the road at Auburn, 13-10. Gabe Bock deep dives into the statistics from Saturday night's disappointing performance.
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Skid equals 50-year low as inept offense dooms Aggies at Auburn, 13-10
For the first time since 1972, Texas A&M football has lost six consecutive games as the Aggies fell to Auburn on Saturday night, 13-10. A&M did not score until the fourth quarter and mustered just 215 yards of offense while its porous defense allowed 270 rushing yards.
Post Game Review: Auburn 13, Texas A&M 10
Texas A&M fell to the bottom of the SEC West as the Aggies dropped their sixth-consecutive conference loss at Auburn, 13-10. The Tigers' 270 rushing yards throttled A&M's 94, and for the first time since 2008, the Ags are ineligible for a bowl game.
Aggies look to avoid a six-game losing skid on the road against Auburn
Texas A&M hopes to snap a five-game losing streak on the road against an Auburn team that has faired no better and also dropped its last five games. The return of dynamic freshman quarterback Conner Weigman could be crucial for the Aggies' chances.
Key matchups: Texas A&M vs. Auburn
Texas A&M will head on the road to face Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday. Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups that will have the greatest impact on the outcome of Saturday's game between the Aggies and Tigers.
Players to Watch: Texas A&M at Auburn
With no other option but to win out for bowl eligibility, Texas A&M hopes to snap a five-game drought on Saturday as they head to The Plains to face Auburn. Olin Buchanan identifies a handful of players to keep an eye on from both the Aggies and the Tigers.
SEC Round-Up: Alabama goes for 15th-consecutive win over Arkansas
Nick Saban's Alabama empire has been less dominant away from Tuscaloosa, but the Tide hasn't stumbled against Arkansas since 2006. On Saturday, Alabama again hits the road as they face Sam Pittman's Razorbacks in a top-20 matchup in Fayetteville.
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From Radio Row, Day 4: Josh Pate, Ryan Fowler, T-Bob Hebert and more
Closing things out for the week from Radio Row at the College Football Hall of Fame at SEC Media Days 2022 with a LOADED guest list on TexAgs Radio that includes Josh Pate, T-Bob Hebert and more.
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SECMD22: A&M, Auburn and Tennessee conclude a busy week in Atlanta
Thursday at SEC Media Days brings representatives from Texas A&M, Auburn and Tennessee to the spotlight. Each head coach and three players for each school took to the stage on the fourth and final day in Atlanta.
Auburn relying on transfers, sound defense to boast them through 2022
Following a 6-6 season, the Auburn Tigers look to the transfer portal for success after losing key defensive starters to the 2022 NFL Draft. In Bryan Harsin's second year, his coaching job may be on the line without a strong performance from the Tigers this fall.
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Hart: Duke is a 'great' job for former Texas A&M DC Mike Elko
SEC Network and ESPN play-by-play voice Tom Hart joined TexAgs Radio on Monday morning to react to Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko becoming the head coach at Duke University, a move that was made official on Friday evening.
Defense in Review: Texas A&M 20, Auburn 3
Billy Liucci deep dives another absolutely suffocating performance by the Wrecking Crew, which held a hot Bo Nix and Auburn to three points and produced the game's only touchdown in Texas A&M's 20-3 victory.
Cover Story: Saturday was different, another step in Fisher's build toward greatness
Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M posted another signature, breakthrough win on Saturday afternoon as they utilized a dominant defense and a solid rushing attack to defeat Auburn, 20-3, at Kyle Field. The game on the field wasn't the only Aggie win of the weekend either.
Post Game Review: No. 14 Texas A&M 20, No. 13 Auburn 3
Texas A&M pulled out a huge much-needed win over Auburn on Saturday, taking down the Tigers 20-3 in a top-15 matchup at Kyle Field. The Aggie defense was stout, holding the Tigers to 340 total yards and no touchdowns.
Top-15 Texas A&M-Auburn clash will likely be decided on the ground
Saturday's contest between No. 14 Texas A&M and No. 13 Auburn will feature some of the best running backs in the SEC with Isaiah Spiller, Devon Achane and Tank Bigsby in action. The outcome will likely come down to who runs the ball better.
Key Matchups: No. 14 Texas A&M vs. No. 13 Auburn
No. 14 Texas A&M hosts No. 13 Auburn on Saturday afternoon as the Aggies look to beat the Tigers at Kyle Field for the first time ever. Ahead of the top-15 Southeastern Conference showdown in Aggieland, Billy Liucci details the in-game matchups to keep an eye on.
No. 14 Texas A&M vs. No. 13 Auburn: Players to Watch
Auburn rolls into Aggieland on Saturday for a top-15 SEC West showdown with Texas A&M, and Olin Buchanan identifies a handful of players to keep an eye on from both squads.
Success for Achane, Spiller vs. Auburn likely leads to success for A&M
A&M has never featured a pair of backs to reach the 1,000-yard plateau in the same season, but Devon Achane and Isaiah Spiller could become the first duo. Should the running backs continue their rushing success vs. Auburn, the Aggies will likely have a successful day.
