What happened when Texas A&M was on offense against Alabama is forgettable to many, but to the Aggies — and Kyle Allen — it should be a teaching moment. An examination of the first pick-six reveals a flaw that must be corrected before arrival in Oxford.

For one quarter, the Texas A&M defense looked alarmingly like its 2013 and 2014 iterations. For the three quarters that followed, it looked like a top-10 unit. John Chavis' defense wasn't perfect against Alabama, but it flashed its ultimate potential in an at-times dominant performance.

Interceptions. Further — pick-sixes. The Aggies' undoing against Alabama can be tied directly to the mistakes at the quarterback position and the poor tackling following them. But Texas A&M's struggles went a bit deeper against an elite defense and must be corrected before Ole Miss.

Let's talk about Nick Saban. From pointed posters to the best impressions of his death stare, the Alabama coach was the topic of discussion on a beautiful, heavily tailgated day before the Aggies and Crimson Tide's showdown.

No, dreams of an SEC title are not dashed — far from it. In many regards, Texas A&M even proved ready for a stage like Saturday's. But the frustrating story of the loss to Alabama isn't about what the Aggies couldn't do, but rather what they could have been.

Led by Ricky Seals-Jones, Myles Garrett and a swarming defense, the Aggies made Saturday's top-10 SEC showdown in a packed Kyle Field entertaining despite the loss. TexAgs presents the story of the game from a field-level perspective, as seen on CW-8 Aggieland.

Numbers rarely lie. In fact, in Texas A&M's showdown with Alabama they only confirm what most observers could plainly see: the Aggie offense's abysmal performance ultimately negated a superb effort from the defense over the game's final three quarters.

The frustrating part of Texas A&M's loss to Alabama had less to do with the Crimson Tide than it did the Aggies essentially beating themselves. High hopes are still attainable, but a gut check — and a solid amount of polish — is necessary.

Even in defeat, the Texas A&M defense exceeded expectations in the second half and a rocking Kyle Field was the stage for a top-10 SEC showdown. TexAgs presents the story of Saturday's game with an extensive gallery of images.

The chase for an undefeated season is through, but a shot at the SEC title is not. Following Saturday's game, Jordan Pugh joins the discussion on why Texas A&M beat itself, Christian Kirk's impact and how the Aggies can recover in time to face Ole Miss.

Defeated in large part by their own errors, the Aggies fell to 5-1 in front of a Kyle Field crowd of more than 105,000. Following Saturday's game, Kevin Sumlin and his players met the media to break down what went wrong and how to respond.

In a game defined by missed opportunities and costly mistakes, Texas A&M lost its first game of the season and third straight against Nick Saban's Crimson Tide. Three pick-sixes and Derrick Henry's dominance ultimately did the Aggies in.

For Texas A&M, the moment of truth is near; a victory would open up every possibility. The Alabama mystique is pervasive, but the Aggies appear to have what it takes to challenge it — and they're not dwelling on the stakes.

It's Aggies vs. Crimson Tide, and that means what it generally does: future NFL players litter the field, coaching stalwarts walk the sidelines and the game hinges on who wins critical battles on both sides of the ball.

Future NFL first-rounders on both sides of the ball. Spavital vs. Smart. Chavis vs. Kiffin. Memories of 59-0. The storylines abound, but at its heart Saturday's clash of top-10 SEC squads is about something much simpler.

Elite talent on both sides of the ball characterizes a matchup in which many can single-handedly change the game. On a Kyle Field that will be littered with stars, Saturday's contest will come down to which playmakers ... make plays.

Let's find a decibel meter and yell into it. Let's buy some furniture and just be happy we have furniture. Let's redevelop Reveille, do some #ANALYSIS, jump on a carousel and finish strong. Let's RUN THE NUMBERS.

Among the storylines Saturday will bring, one is personal. If John Chavis is looking for motivation against Lane Kiffin's offense, he won't have to look far. If Aggies are looking for the answer to defeating the Crimson Tide, neither will they.