Hop's Top 10 most anticipated season openers in Texas A&M history
With Texas A&M football's season opener against New Mexico coming up this Saturday, David Sandhop took some time to look back and reflect on every Aggie season opener in order to present to you his top 10 most anticipated season openers in program history.
Breakdown: John Chavis reveals new tricks against ASU
When the dust settled in Houston, the only thing that had surpassed the hype of John Chavis' Texas A&M debut was the reality. And while most of what made the Aggies successful was from the classic Chavis playbook, the talent on the roster allowed for a few new wrinkles.
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Texas A&M 38, Arizona State 17: Defense in review
The turnaround John Chavis engineered in the Texas A&M defense is so stark as to seem whiplash-inducing. With depth, talent and confidence dominantly on display against a strong offense, the Aggies' ceiling appears much higher.
Texas A&M 38, Arizona State 17: Offense in review
At times it little resembled the polished machine that has defined Kevin Sumlin's tenure in Aggieland, but the Texas A&M offense nonetheless put up 31 points on a swarming defense. Now the Aggies' focus turns to fine-tuning the outlying issues.
Cover Story: The welcome return of Wrecking Crew football
Led by a ferocious pass rush and timely plays from a pair of Arizona products, Texas A&M opened with a statement win. Why should your enthusiasm not be tempered this time around? The answer is a simple one.
Breakdown: How Myles Garrett & Daeshon Hall terrorized ASU
Texas A&M's Myles Garrett may well be the best player in college football, but on Saturday he had competition on his own team. He and Daeshon Hall combined for six sacks in a stunningly simple way: beating whatever the Sun Devils threw at them.
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Post-Game Wrap from NRG Stadium: Texas A&M 38, Arizona State 17
From the epicenter of Texas A&M's statement season-opening win at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Billy Liucci and Brandon Leone join the discussion on John Chavis' memorably strong debut, the quarterback situation and the Aggies' emerging stars.
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Texas A&M breaks down Arizona State win, what comes next
The Aggies' strong Saturday victory produced storylines and stars alike and set the tone for the rest of the season — something Kevin Sumlin and his players discussed following the final outcome in Houston.
In season-opening victory, Aggies raise high hopes
Few expected Texas A&M to succeed in a game where its offense struggled. None expected its defense to be the difference. Led by freshman Christian Kirk and a swarming defensive line, the Aggies opened 1-0 with a statement.
Post-Game Review: Texas A&M 38, Arizona State 17
Kevin Sumlin's Aggies opened the season with no ranking, but plenty of confidence. Led by John Chavis' defense, Texas A&M backed it up on Saturday with a stifling performance that ended in a comfortable victory in Houston.
Bet on It: Why those favoring Texas A&M against ASU are correct
Kevin Sumlin's Aggies find themselves in a familiar position opening the 2015 season: doubted for reasons that are unclear to many. One team enters Saturday's matchup with a ranking, the other without — but which actually enters with more questions?
Texas A&M vs. #15 Arizona State: Key matchups
Two high-powered offenses and two defenses looking to rebound, with motivation abounding on both sides. Saturday's outcome will come down to the Aggies and Sun Devils' playmakers, but which hold the advantage?
Recruits predict the outcome of Texas A&M vs. Arizona State
Saturday's anticipated matchup between the Aggies and Sun Devils will draw more than just the fans' attention. Several of Texas A&M's commits and top targets will be eagerly watching — and they have their own opinions of how it will go.
Texas A&M vs. #15 Arizona State: Players to watch
Potential stars at quarterback. Playmakers on the perimeter. Returning leaders on defense. The Aggies and Sun Devils will line up for the season with difference-makers all over the field — but which will prevail?
Run the Numbers: Texas A&M vs. #15 Arizona State
Well, we made it. Football is BACK. It was a long offseason, but we survived, so surely we can survive one night of football partying with Arizona State. Right? Let's retire to the nerdery with our calculators and find out. Let's Run the Numbers!
Breakdown: The Arizona State wrinkle John Chavis must prepare for
The offseason overhaul of Texas A&M's defense will stand across from its first measuring stick on Saturday. A pair of Arizona State weapons, utilized correctly, could be difficult to defend — will John Chavis' Aggies be ready?
At last, John Chavis' Aggie defense to be put to test
From Kevin Sumlin on down to the average fan, one of the most eager desires for 2015 Aggie Football has been to see John Chavis roaming the Texas A&M sideline. On Saturday, he finally will — but how improved will the unit be?