Five behind-the-scenes storylines you didn't know in the Class of 2026
Another signing day has come and gone as Mike Elko and the Aggies finished out a top-10 2026 class last week. As is the case with every cycle, there are still storylines and things that go unreported publicly, and here are a handful that popped up with the Ags and 2026 prospects.
Recruiting action continues even with Texas A&M on a bye week
Texas A&M's second bye week meant there was no on-field action for the Maroon & White, but the Aggies were still plenty busy on the recruiting front. Over the weekend, A&M welcomed a 2027 addition and saw a 2026 pledge decommit.
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Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White
TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country presented by American Momentum Bank, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.
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Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White
TexAgs' recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country presented by American Momentum Bank, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.
Sizzle intensifies as Texas A&M's recruiting 'steak' is selling itself
The on-field momentum is rolling in Aggieland, and that success has translated to the recruiting trail as Texas A&M just concluded an important three-game home stand at Kyle Field. For Mike Elko and the Aggies, the steak is selling itself as the sizzle gets more intense.
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In-Home Visit: Aggies capitalize on three home games in as many weeks
Texas A&M's successful three-game home stand produced a pair of 2027 commitments from Hakim Frampton and Elijah Patmon, but the success extends well beyond the pledges. Our recruiting duo recaps an insanely busy week of visits as the Ags have the momentum rolling.
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Ask Liucci: 'Black Out' is back, showdown vs. State & more
Over 100,000 fans dressed in black will fill the confines of Kyle Field as Jeff Lebby's 4-1 Bulldogs travel to College Station. Ahead of a huge battle in Aggieland, Billy Liucci tackled another round of subscriber questions surrounding Mike Elko's undefeated Ags.
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Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White
TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country presented by American Momentum Bank, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.
Elko & Co. take advantage of important recruiting weekend vs. Auburn
With 108,449 total inside Kyle Field on Saturday, approximately 100 recruits looked on as Texas A&M improved to 4-0 by beating Auburn, 16-10. It was the first of three straight recruiting weekends for Mike Elko & Co., and the Aggies took advantage.
Three Things: Big recruiting weekend ahead, who's next & more
As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his Three Things, Howell discussed the big visit weekend as No. 9 Texas A&M takes on Auburn.
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Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White
TexAgs' recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country presented by American Momentum Bank, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.
There is recruiting momentum to be seized by A&M during the bye week
Texas A&M's bye week is here, but there is no time to waste. There is momentum to be seized following the huge win in South Bend, and there is plenty of recruiting action as the Aggies hit the ground running with three consecutive SEC home games ahead. What a great time to be alive.
Three Things: Awaiting TXHSFB, takeaways from trip & more
As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his Three Things, Howell offered his thoughts from the road as his trip to Georgia continues into the weekend.
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Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White
TexAgs' recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country presented by American Momentum Bank, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.
Balderdash! Difficult-to-discern intel raises difficulty of recruiting game
The unknown has been ubiquitous in recruiting for basically its entire existence. But now, getting down to what's really happening in recruiting battles has become infinitely more difficult for coaches and recruiting staffers, and it comes down to negotiating power.
Three Things: Recruiting wins in July as football season approaches
As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his Three Things, Howell looked back on the month of July on the recruiting front and more action to come.