USC and Texas A&M once had playoff hopes but instead will meet in the Las Vegas Bowl
6 days ago

USC and Texas A&M once had playoff hopes but instead will meet in the Las Vegas Bowl

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Southern California opened its season at Allegiant Stadium with a victory over LSU that set up the Trojans for early contention for the College Football Playoff, but instead will end the year where they started. “Any chance you get to come play a really good program, like we’re playing a really good team, you’ve got to relish that opportunity.” The Trojans will try to avoid their first losing season since 2021 when they went 4-8 and coach Clay Helton was fired. “You’ve just got to stay consistent all the way through and locked in the small things,” USC safety Bryson Shaw said of the lessons learned from the close calls. “I think we’re in a really good place, and I’m happy with where we are moving forward.” Homecoming for Maiava USC sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava was a high school star in Las Vegas, and last season as UNLV’s starting quarterback, he played at Allegiant Stadium. “I think they’ve got to respect him on that run side,” Texas A&M wide receiver Noah Thomas said.

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USC to close its first Big Ten season by playing Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl
3 weeks, 3 days ago

USC to close its first Big Ten season by playing Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl

LA Times  

After a frustrating season of setbacks and wrong turns, USC will finish right back where it started: In Las Vegas, up against a team from the Southeastern Conference. USC will close its season against Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 27, four months after it opened the season with a statement victory over Louisiana …

Back in Texas’ shadow, Texas A&M’s 12-year SEC head start can’t prevent an old nightmare
1 month ago

Back in Texas’ shadow, Texas A&M’s 12-year SEC head start can’t prevent an old nightmare

New York Times  

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — After Texas A&M’s final offensive possession went awry and the finality of the Aggies’ fate set in, Texas fans gleefully took the opportunity to rub salt in their fresh wound. S-E-C!” Thirteen years after Texas last broke the Aggies’ hearts in this very stadium and 12 years after Texas A&M initially planted its flag in the …

Texas Tech, West Virginia look to finish strong in Big 12 regular season finale
1 month ago

Texas Tech, West Virginia look to finish strong in Big 12 regular season finale

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! West Virginia at Texas Tech, Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas Tech by 3 1/2. West Virginia and Texas Tech cling to faint hopes of reaching the Big 12 championship game but must win and get plenty of help. Facts & figures West …

Texas A&M-Texas vie for SEC Championship Game spot in renewal of traditional rivalry
1 month ago

Texas A&M-Texas vie for SEC Championship Game spot in renewal of traditional rivalry

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s the first daytime road game of the year for the Vols, who have had a league-high four SEC night games away from home. Sampson’s first career 100-yard game came as a freshman against Vandy in 2022, when his 131 yards included an 80-yard touchdown. Impact …

No. 3 Texas and No. 20 Texas A&M renew their rivalry in a clash for an SEC title game spot
1 month ago

No. 3 Texas and No. 20 Texas A&M renew their rivalry in a clash for an SEC title game spot

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I think it’s great for college football that this game with us and them is going to matter on a grander scale than what’s just happening in the state of Texas,” Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian said. “You hope to get to the last game of the …

No. 23 Texas A&M faces Oregon
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 23 Texas A&M faces Oregon

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Oregon Ducks vs. Texas A&M Aggies Las Vegas; Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Oregon scores 82.0 points and has outscored opponents by 16.0 points per game. Oregon has shot at a 47.1% rate from the field this season, 10.5 percentage points greater than …

California seeks its 4th straight win in the Big Game against rival Stanford
1 month, 1 week ago

California seeks its 4th straight win in the Big Game against rival Stanford

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Stanford seeks its first back-to-back wins in conference play since the Cardinal won their final four Pac-12 games in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and the first game in 2021. Players to watch Stanford: QB Ashton Daniels threw for 298 yards and three TDs last week against …

No. 15 Texas A&M looks to bounce back from loss in non-conference matchup with New Mexico State
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No. 15 Texas A&M looks to bounce back from loss in non-conference matchup with New Mexico State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M coach Mike Elko is reminding his 15th-ranked team of what is in front of it this week as it prepares to return to the field against New Mexico State on Saturday following a week off to move on from a …

No. 15 Texas A&M looks to rebound from loss in non-conference game with New Mexico State
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No. 15 Texas A&M looks to rebound from loss in non-conference game with New Mexico State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Key matchup New Mexico State’s run defense against Texas A&M’s rushing attack. New Mexico State ranks 122nd in the nation by allowing 204.8 yards rushing a game. Texas A&M is 14th in the country by averaging 212.9 yards rushing a game and the team’s 22 rushing …

Moss Scores Two TDs as Texas A&M Beats Mississippi State 34-24 for 6th Straight Win
2 months, 1 week ago

Moss Scores Two TDs as Texas A&M Beats Mississippi State 34-24 for 6th Straight Win

Associated Press  

Texas A&M secured a 34-24 victory against Mississippi State in a thrilling contest. Le'Veon Moss rushed for two touchdowns, showcasing his dominance on the ground. The Aggies dominated the game throughout, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience on defense. Despite Michael Van Buren's impressive passing performance for the Bulldogs, the Aggies emerged victorious, extending their winning streak to six games.

Texas A&M's Ground Game Chase: Can They Halt Mississippi State's Unbeatable Run Defense?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas A&M's Ground Game Chase: Can They Halt Mississippi State's Unbeatable Run Defense?

Associated Press  

No. 14 Texas A&M travels to Mississippi State in a crucial matchup for their SEC standings. The Aggies boast a potent rushing offense led by Le'Veon Moss, who poses a significant challenge for the Bulldogs' run defense. Mississippi State's defense, despite missing star linebacker Isaac Smith due to an injury, remains a formidable force, led by the tenacious S. Isaac …

Texas A&M fails to impress early in first season under Elko after Fisher’s firing
3 months, 1 week ago

Texas A&M fails to impress early in first season under Elko after Fisher’s firing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Just so many things to fix and clean up, and we’ve got to get back to work Monday and get a lot better,” Elko said. Elko said after the game that Weigman still has pain in his shoulder and they’re trying to get him “where he …

No. 25 Texas A&M looks to build on strong road win over Florida when Aggies host Bowling Green
3 months, 1 week ago

No. 25 Texas A&M looks to build on strong road win over Florida when Aggies host Bowling Green

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Texas A&M looks to build on its decisive win at Florida when the Aggies take a break from Southeastern Conference play to host Bowling Green. PLAYERS TO WATCH Bowling Green: TE Harold Fannin Jr. ranks first in the nation among tight ends with 204 yards receiving, …

Texas A&M and Florida look to get above .500 with Emmitt Smith on hand at the Swamp
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas A&M and Florida look to get above .500 with Emmitt Smith on hand at the Swamp

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Johnson has 177 yards rushing and three touchdowns in two games and could find space against the Aggies, who rank 15th in the SEC against the run. PLAYERS TO WATCH Texas A&M: Junior Le’Veon Moss leads the Aggies with 154 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including …

Texas A&M beats Florida 6-0 to make CWS finals for 1st time as Gators shut out 1st time in 2 years
6 months, 1 week ago

Texas A&M beats Florida 6-0 to make CWS finals for 1st time as Gators shut out 1st time in 2 years

Associated Press  

— Texas A&M is going to play for a national championship in baseball for the first time in its program’s 130-year history. “I’m tired of leaving before the championship, so personally it’s awesome, it’s fun to get to be a part of,” he said after his Aggies knocked Florida out with a 6-0 bracket-clinching win Wednesday night. “It’s like you’re …

No. 11 Alabama visits Texas A&M with each looking for a leg up in the brutal SEC West
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 11 Alabama visits Texas A&M with each looking for a leg up in the brutal SEC West

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! What we have to do is get prepared to play Alabama or whoever you’re playing, because each game is a big game … you prepare for them like you would anybody else.” Even so, it’s impossible for the Aggies to ignore the fact that a win …

Texas A&M’s offense shows life as TCU, Baylor, Texas Tech soul-search: Texpert Takeaways
1 year, 3 months ago

Texas A&M’s offense shows life as TCU, Baylor, Texas Tech soul-search: Texpert Takeaways

New York Times  

Although Fort Worth, Texas, took center stage on Saturday during Colorado’s win over TCU, Week 1 produced plenty of interesting developments across the Lone Star State. Last season, against Sam Houston, Appalachian State and UMass — all teams over which they held a distinct talent advantage — they didn’t look as effective and efficient offensively as they did on Saturday. …

Texas vs. Texas A&M is back, ending 12 years in the wilderness for an epic rivalry
1 year, 6 months ago

Texas vs. Texas A&M is back, ending 12 years in the wilderness for an epic rivalry

New York Times  

It’s finally official: Texas and Texas A&M will play in 2024 at Kyle Field. “It was a game that showcased Texas high school football across the country,” former Texas coach Mack Brown told The Athletic in 2021. And it's coming home.#GigEm pic.twitter.com/j5sYL48AM2 — Texas A&M Football June 14, 2023 Now let’s hope that, eventually, SEC members come to their senses …

Richardson scores 4 TDs, Florida beats Texas A&M 41-24
2 years, 1 month ago

Richardson scores 4 TDs, Florida beats Texas A&M 41-24

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Anthony Richardson threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 78 yards and two scores as Florida snapped its two-game losing streak with a 41-24 win over Texas A&M on Saturday. “I told Anthony there late in the game ‘I …

Texas A&M, No. 1 Alabama meet with QBs nursing injuries
2 years, 2 months ago

Texas A&M, No. 1 Alabama meet with QBs nursing injuries

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Alabama wants to avoid a repeat of last season’s upset at Texas A&M, which was unranked and a heavy underdog then, too. FACTS & FIGURES Alabama has won eight of the last nine meetings, with all but two coming by double digits.. Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher …

No. 17 Texas A&M has responded since home upset vs App State
2 years, 3 months ago

No. 17 Texas A&M has responded since home upset vs App State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! And just basically making sure that we all on the same page.” Still, that took some time against the Razorbacks in victory that wasn’t secured until Cam Little’s 42-yard field goal attempt from the left hashmark hit near the top of the right upright and fell …

Texas A&M features a roster stocked with elite talent: Can the Aggies finish in 2022?
2 years, 8 months ago

Texas A&M features a roster stocked with elite talent: Can the Aggies finish in 2022?

New York Times  

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — If there’s one word that best sums up Jimbo Fisher’s necessary next step at Texas A&M, it’s “finish.” In four years at Texas A&M, Fisher’s program has made strides. “We didn’t finish,” Fisher said, referencing 2021’s missed opportunities. The Aggies mostly play two linebackers at a time, but Fisher said he’d like to have “one or …

No. 9 Tennessee tops Texas A&M 65-50 for SEC tourney title
2 years, 9 months ago

No. 9 Tennessee tops Texas A&M 65-50 for SEC tourney title

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — With the clock ticking down on Tennessee’s first men’s SEC Tournament title in 43 years, freshman Kennedy Chandler dribbled near midcourt with his left hand and popped the chest of his jersey with his right. “We had no answers for their tactical decisions, nor their talent.” Vescovi scored 17 points, James had 16 points and 10 rebounds, …

Travis Hunter’s flip, A&M’s dominance, Texas’ rally, USC’s potential: Final thoughts from the early signing period
3 years ago

Travis Hunter’s flip, A&M’s dominance, Texas’ rally, USC’s potential: Final thoughts from the early signing period

New York Times  

Thirty-six final thoughts following the crazy early signing period for the 2022 recruiting cycle: 1. Speaking of Alabama, let’s not forget that at the 11th hour the Crimson Tide landed four-star receiver Shazz Preston of Saint James High, four-star defensive lineman Khurtiss Perry of Pike Road High, four-star edge rusher and former Clemson commitment Isaiah Bond of Buford High, four-star …

Texas A&M beats No. 1 Alabama 41-38 on last-play field goal
3 years, 2 months ago

Texas A&M beats No. 1 Alabama 41-38 on last-play field goal

Associated Press  

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — During a speaking engagement this spring Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher used colorful language to proclaim his team would beat Alabama during coach Nick Saban’s career. Seth Small made a 28-yard field goal as time expired and Texas A&M stunned top-ranked Alabama 41-38 to end the Crimson Tide’s winning streak at 19 games. That’s what matters …

No. 5 Texas A&M makes last CFP case in 34-13 win over Vols
4 years ago

No. 5 Texas A&M makes last CFP case in 34-13 win over Vols

Associated Press  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. “I haven’t lobbied or said a word up until now,” Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher said. They’re supposed to pick the best four.” Kellen Mond threw for 281 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 59 yards and a score to lead the Aggies to a 34-13 victory against the Volunteers on Thursday. I’d like to see …

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