Yes, drops were an issue. And indeed, stalling out in the red zone on so many occasions will be more costly against LSU. Still, behind a revitalized Kyle Allen, a relentless Tra Carson and re-emerging Speedy Noil and Josh Reynolds, the Texas A&M offense has life.

For the first time all season, the most telling stat for Texas A&M was the opponent's score: zero. A look at the other numbers that contributed to it, however, reveals just how dominant the Aggies were in the field position game and on defense.

Sacks by four different Aggies and an interception by De'Vante Harris summed up Texas A&M's night of defensive dominance in Nashville. TexAgs presents the story of Saturday's shutout — along with Kyle Allen's strong return — from a field-level angle, as seen on CW-8 Aggieland.

Texas A&M hits the final week of the season fresh off its first shutout since 2004. Meanwhile, rumors swirl around Les Miles in Red Stick as LSU collapses. If Kevin Sumlin's Aggies can leave Baton Rouge with a win, a number of things will change in a hurry.

A shutout! A real one!

On Saturday the Aggies posted their first shutout in 11 years — and they looked clean doing it. TexAgs presents the story of the 25-0 win in Nashville in an extensive gallery featuring the 'Aggie Ice' uniforms, Kyle Allen's strong start and more.

It wasn't perfect, by any means, but the Aggies picked up a much-needed victory over the Commodores in shutout fashion on Saturday. Gabe Bock and Billy Liucci broke down the ins and outs from field level.

On Saturday night Texas A&M got its eighth win of the season. But can it get a ninth? Despite a 25-0 shutout of Vanderbilt, it's hard to tell — but the Aggies left Nashville appearing, at the very least, to be on the right track.

After Saturday's game, the list of positives for Texas A&M was longer than it's been in several weeks. Kevin Sumlin and his players took to the microphone to break down their 25-0 defeat of Vanderbilt, Kyle Allen's start and much more.

In Kyle Allen's return to the starting quarterback position, the Aggies racked up nearly 500 yards of total offense and held Vanderbilt to its season low. Texas A&M moves to 8-3 on the season with its first shutout since 2004.

How will Texas A&M begin its pivotal two-game stretch and determine its season? Who will start at quarterback? On Saturday the Aggies face Derek Mason's defense with one focus in mind: the search for 'No. 8'.

Underrated running backs, young quarterbacks and advantages in the red zone — storylines abound for Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt. The winner will be the team that succeeds in holding the upper hand where the other struggles.

With the current struggles of its offense, some are surmising Texas A&M will have to 'out-talent' Vanderbilt on Saturday. To do that it will need a few key Aggies to return to their potential. On the other side, the Commodore defense's studs will provide a real challenge.

Let's see if Vandy is good at anything football. Let's start an underclassman quarterback (yet again). Let's pour one out, avoid that iceberg and fire up the Commodore 64. Let's RUN THE NUMBERS.

Usually, the biggest question about a trip to Nashville is choosing between Prince’s and Bolton’s for spicy hot chicken. Yet, in their current state the Aggies face a real challenge against Vanderbilt in search of win No. 8 — and that speaks volumes.

For anyone who watched Saturday's defeat of Western Carolina, anticipating another quarterback competition at Texas A&M wasn't difficult. For those who listened to Kevin Sumlin's past two media appearances, understanding why could be. Where will the Aggies go next?

All the intrigue surrounding Texas A&M heading into the Vanderbilt game concerns the quarterbacks — and so did most of the questions during Tuesday's media session. Kevin Sumlin tackled Kyler Murray, Kyle Allen and what comes next.