Breakdown: Key early MSU score was an eerily familiar play for Aggies
When Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald scampered 74 yards for a touchdown on the Bulldogs' first snap, he did it on a play the A&M offense has executed to perfection all season.
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The Film Room with Stephen McGee: Mississippi State 35, Texas A&M 28
Each week, former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee breaks down key plays from the previous game. This week Stephen and Gabe take a closer look at the Xs and Os of the Aggies' 35-28 loss to Mississippi State.
Liucci Questions Answered: Ole Miss week
On the heels of the loss in Starkville, there is no shortage of questions about the state and future of the program. Billy answers a pile of them and throws in a dodo bird reference.
Defense in Review: Mississippi State 35, Texas A&M 28
Texas A&M's defense has struggled mightily against zone read schemes for three weeks, allowing over 1,000 rushing yards during that span. Mississippi State punched the Aggies in the mouth, and the Maroon and White folded down the stretch.
Offense in Review: Mississippi State 35, Texas A&M 28
In a game many expected the Aggies to pile up yards against a struggling Bulldogs defense, the offense instead was inconsistent and mostly ineffective. Losing starting QB Trevor Knight to injury certainly didn't help.
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Game Highlights: Mississippi State 35, Texas A&M 28
The Aggies' playoff hopes met a bitter end with a shocking loss in Starkville on Saturday. TexAgs gives you a field-level view of the highlights and scenes, as seen on CW-8 Aggieland.
Cover Story: Texas A&M's no-show in Starkville a devastating setback
Texas A&M was banged up against MSU on Saturday, but injuries don't change the facts. The Aggies lost to a bad Bulldog team, were physically dominated on all fronts and fell from playoff contention in one fell swoop. To explain that, larger forces must be at work.
Aggies' playoff hopes dashed in horrific loss to Mississippi State
It may have looked like a beautiful Saturday in Starkville, but it felt like a horror movie to Texas A&M. The Aggies failed to contain the Mississippi State running game, and their playoff dreams were crushed as a result.
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Press Conference: Sumlin, Aggies talk disappointing loss to MSU
Texas A&M entered Starkville riding high on the back of a top-4 ranking, but got a rude wake-up call on Saturday. The Bulldogs took it to the Aggies from the jump and won with disturbing ease. Kevin Sumlin and the players spoke to the media after the game.
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Post-Game Wrap: Mississippi State 35, Texas A&M 28
Christian Kirk put on another show for the Aggies this week, but Mississippi State had playmakers all over the field. Dominating the Aggies in the run game and with wide receiver Fred Ross, the Bulldogs pulled the upset over No. 4 Texas A&M.
Post-Game Review: Mississippi State 35, Texas A&M 28
Aside from a few big plays in from the Aggie passing game, Mississippi State dominated Texas A&M on both sides of the ball on Saturday. The Aggies attempted to claw back from a large early deficit but were rebuffed by the MSU run game in the loss.
FINAL: Mississippi State 35, Texas A&M 28
Texas A&M took care of business in last week's blowout of New Mexico State. As SEC play returns in November, the Aggies need to keep winning to stay in the playoff conversation. That starts in Starkville. Follow all the action live right here.
Aggies compelled to justify No. 4 ranking with big win over Bulldogs
Firmly in the crosshairs of opponents, critics, and a CFB Playoff Committee scrutinizing each detail, Texas A&M must be impressive in every win, starting with a road game at Mississippi State that could prove tougher than expected.
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Setting the Scene: Aggies start November run with last SEC road game
After a blowout of New Mexico State and with a No. 4 College Football Playoff ranking in hand, Texas A&M heads to Starkville with hopes of beginning a sweep of their final month of games.
Key Matchups: No. 4 Texas A&M at Mississippi State
In the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time, Texas A&M needs a road win at Mississippi State to stay in the national title hunt. To get it, the Ags will have to stop Nick Fitzgerald, Fred Ross and A.J. Jefferson while tuning out the noise.
Texas A&M at Mississippi State: Players to Watch
Though Mississippi State has struggled at times this season, the Bulldog roster boasts a few playmakers capable of making Saturday difficult for the Aggies. The good news for Texas A&M? The Aggies possess a few stars, as well.
Opportunity abounds if Aggies can thrive in November
With a strong start against a tough SEC schedule, a playoff berth is fully within Texas A&M's reach. They just have to find the best version of themselves to lay claim to it.
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And that's exactly what we're gonna do to Mississippi State, Ags!
Mississippi State has a fever and the only prescription is MORE COWBELL. So we treated their illness with the only other machine that's equally annoying CAUSE THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT WE'RE GONNA DO TO 'EM, AGS!
Liucci Questions Answered: Mississippi State week
How will the Aggies fare as "November madness" cranks up? What kind of finish will we see to the 2017 recruiting class? Who survives if Billy, Gabe, and Hunter are stranded on an island? Billy takes on dozens of your questions.
