The Way Up: A&M's young stars begin offseason right
Mere weeks ago, the trajectory of the program was called into question. What Texas A&M's returning players showed on Monday, along with big hires on the horizon, instead suggests a bright future may soon arrive.
Photo Gallery: A&M wins 2014 Liberty Bowl, 45-37
Five total touchdowns from Kyle Allen and more than 200 combined rushing yards from Tra Carson and Trey Williams paced the Aggies, who surged ahead in the second half to sail into the offseason on a high note.
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Aggies break down 45-37 Liberty Bowl victory
Joined for the first time by two of his impact freshmen, Kevin Sumlin spoke to the media following Monday's game to size up the positives, discuss the Michael Richardson situation and look ahead to the 2015 season.
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Liberty Bowl post-game wrap from Memorial Stadium
An encouraging victory and big performances from several young Texas A&M stars sent the Aggies into the offseason on a high note. Gabe Bock and Olin Buchanan follow it up with a look back and a look ahead.
Liberty Bowl Review: Texas A&M 45, West Viginia 37
Down three coaches and beginning the game with a 17-7 deficit, the Aggies rallied behind a freshman QB's strong showing and an improved defense, dominating the third quarter and winning a fourth straight bowl.
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Big 12's Bowlsby speaks at Liberty Bowl halftime
In a media appearance during Monday's bowl game, Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby took on a number of questions — including, humorously, the irony of the conference's 'One True Champion' campaign.
Liberty Bowl FINAL: Texas A&M 45, West Virginia 37
The Aggies followed an even first half with a dominant third quarter and held on late for a win, finishing the year at 8-5 and sending the senior class out with a legacy that includes four bowl victories in four seasons.
2014 AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Key matchups
The difference between a season-ending loss and a launching-pad win rests in the hands of a pair of lesser-discussed Aggies and the cast that surrounds them. Who must win their individual battle to seal the deal?
Great Expectations? What Sumlin seeks in A&M's bowl
Inexperience is no longer an excuse twelve games into the season. That was the message echoed by Kevin Sumlin on Sunday, and in accordance he believes next season can begin with a bang — on one condition.
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Sumlin, Holgorsen give final pre-Liberty Bowl impressions
With the game a mere day away, Kevin Sumlin and West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen joined the media on Sunday to break down their opponents, their relationship and the factors that will decide the Liberty Bowl.
2014 AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Players to watch
A great deal will depend on the defenses in Monday's matchup of Air Raid offenses. Facing a talented West Virginia roster, Texas A&M will rely on its young stars — but the key might be held by two upperclassmen.
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A&M defense, WVU offense talk pivotal bowl matchup
Under a new interim coordinator and with a month of prep, the maligned Aggie defense may hold the key to the 2014 Liberty Bowl's outcome. A&M, joined by the Mountaineer offense, broke it all down on Saturday.
Confidence Meter: A&M offense key to Liberty Bowl
Most expected the Aggies would have to make due with a lackluster offense, but few predicted the trouble their offense got them in in the season's back half. What will it take to score enough to win Monday's bowl?
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Aggie offense, WVU defense kick off bowl lead-up
Focus has been on the 2014 Liberty Bowl's battle of Air Raid attacks, but they won't actually compete on the field. The first of the matchups — A&M's offensive players and WVU's defense — met the media on Friday.
Stopping WVU: Hagen tasked with limiting Mountaineers offense
With a Biletnikoff finalist and the ability to run the ball, the West Virginia offense has been proven to be explosive. Will interim A&M DC Mark Hagen and his players be up to the task of limiting the Mountaineers?
Snippets from Jake Spavital's Liberty Bowl media talk
Texas A&M's offense kicked off the countdown to Monday's game, headlined by the offensive coordinator's time with the media discussing the team's health, the quarterback position, coaching changes and more.
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Walkthrough in Memphis: Highlights from A&M's open practice
Final preparations are underway for the Liberty Bowl, which brought the Aggies on Friday to the fields at Rhodes College. TexAgs presents minutes of footage of A&M at work in drills, warmups and 11-on-11.
Double Down: A&M prepares for West Virginia
Led by an interim DC and tasked with studying two QBs, the Aggies have enough on their plate without the swirl of other activity in the program. Mark Hagen says that the complicated solution is to keep it simple.
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Aggies welcome Liberty Bowl's approach, talk WVU
With practices for the 2014 Liberty Bowl underway, Kevin Sumlin, Jake Spavital and interim DC Mark Hagen joined bowl executives and the media on Thursday to break down a uniquely familiar opponent and more.
Liberty Bowl to match Air Raid attacks in A&M, WVU
Sunday's flurry of bowl selections brought news that Texas A&M (7-5, 3-5 SEC) will end its season against West Virginia University in Memphis. The game will be televised by ESPN at 1:00pm CST on December 29th.
