ESPN and SEC Network host Laura Rutledge joined Friday's edition of TexAgs Radio to react to the first week of games from across the country. Rutledge also offers her thoughts on the Aggies as they head to Denver to face Colorado on Saturday afternoon.

Olin Buchanan shares the most interesting notes and trends from No. 5 Texas A&M's 31-20 win over Auburn on The Plains, including Jalen Wydermyer's record-setting performance and the Aggie defense's clutch factor.

The writing is on the wall: for one season, at least, the SEC may not be the class of college football. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott and Brandon Allen are surging in their senior seasons and Texas A&M's run D continues to flounder.

Though the stat sheet may not fully reflect it yet, John Chavis' defense is transforming into a stout one before everyone's eyes. The clearest indicators of that fact in a mostly stifling performance against Mississippi State came in the form of now-characteristic big plays.

Led by Kyle Allen's second straight 300-yard game, a hard-fought 110 yards from Tra Carson and a swarming Aggie defense that forced two key turnovers, Texas A&M held Dak Prescott in check and scored an SEC West win at home in front of 104,000 Saturday night.

Every player, coach and observer knows the drill: stop Dak Prescott, beat Mississippi State. As the SEC's best quarterback returns to Kyle Field, Texas A&M has preparations in place — but it must execute to make it to 5-0.

Saturday's ranked matchup at Kyle Field will present plenty of star power on both sides. From an exciting quarterback duel to the battles on the perimeter, the game will be decided by which teams' playmakers ... make plays.

For the first time in a few seasons, 'talent' and 'experience' could be the same thing at Texas A&M. The stars that closed out 2014 are a year older and Kevin Sumlin couldn't be happier — provided it equates to leadership.

Riding into 2015 on the rush of one of the best seasons in school history, the Bulldogs will be formidable again. However, key losses on both sides of the ball may hinder Mississippi State's attempt to again overtake Texas A&M and the rest of the West.

Not much has changed in the newest rankings by TexAgs' resident Trophy voter, with the established front-runners solidly maintaining their hold. The final weekend will determine which of the top two takes it home.

This time last week most were sure the race had boiled down to Marcus Mariota or Dak Prescott. TexAgs' resident Trophy voter — and everyone else — must reconsider after the nation's best RB set new records.

This team is one unlike any other Mississippi State has ever put on the football field. At least, that's what it will aim to prove against Alabama with a Playoff shot on the line. Meanwhile, LSU-Arkansas will be close.

The leader of the nation's No. 1 team can make a statement this week against Alabama; otherwise, a star in Oregon may begin to put the finishing touches on his candidacy. TexAgs' resident Trophy gives his rankings.

At the head of the charge for several potential conference champions are elite leaders at every skill position. The list seems to be solidifying, TexAgs' resident Trophy voter says, but one must seize it in the final weeks.

As the home stretch of the season begins, two names sit above the rest in this year's Heisman race. Jockeying for position, a stellar performance by one and an average outing by the other shake up the list.

LSU has pushed its way back into the top 25 and seemingly the competitive arena, but are Les Miles' Tigers a product of progress or their schedule? Meanwhile, Ole Miss steamrolls on through its key slate of matchups.

Aside from one exception, the latest rankings by TexAgs' resident Trophy voter is again a jostling bunch of signal-callers. The current clear frontrunner, however, maintains his hold despite his team's bye weekend.

While the contenders had a strong week as a whole, the unquestioned leader of an undefeated team staked his claim as the man to beat in the most recent rankings by TexAgs' resident Trophy voter.