Texas A&M Aggies

The Texas A&M Aggies represent one of the most storied and tradition-rich programs in college athletics. Rooted in the proud history of Texas A&M University in College Station, the Aggies are known for their unwavering spirit, legendary traditions, and a passionate fan base often called the “12th Man.” Whether it’s football Saturdays at Kyle Field, the precision of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, or the timeless values of loyalty, integrity, and service, the Aggies stand as a symbol of pride for students, alumni, and Texans everywhere. Gig ’em!

Football

No. 3 Texas A&M pulled off the largest comeback the program has ever recorded, edging South Carolina 31–30 on Saturday in College Station.

No. 3 Texas A&M’s stout defense proved too much for No. 19 Missouri’s freshman quarterback, leading to a 38-17 win. Despite being flagged for eight penalties totaling 65 yards, the Aggies stayed persistent, sticking with the running game even when it stalled, and eventually broke through in the fourth quarter. Missouri showed it can still move the ball on the ground with Zoller at quarterback, but questions remain about their passing game.

BATON ROUGE, La. — Marcel Reed accounted for four touchdowns as No. 3 Texas A&M flipped a narrow halftime deficit into a commanding 49–25 win over No. 20 LSU on Saturday night. Reed threw for two scores, ran for two more, and finished with 310 total yards for the unbeaten Aggies (8–0, 5–0 SEC). KC Concepcion added a touchdown catch and a 79-yard punt return, helping A&M snap a six-game losing streak in Tiger Stadium and earn its first win there since 1994. Coach Mike Elko challenged his team at halftime, reminding them they were “the better team.” The Aggies responded with a dominant second half, improving to their best start since 1992. Reed hit Jamarion Morrow for a short TD, broke loose for a 41-yard scoring run, and kept his growing Heisman case alive. Morrow later added a rushing touchdown. LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 168 yards and a touchdown but was sacked five times before being pulled late. The Tigers (5–3, 2–3 SEC) led 18–14 at the break after a blocked punt for a safety, an end-zone interception, and freshman Harlem Berry’s short scoring run. Texas A&M quickly took control after halftime, scoring twice in the first six minutes. Concepcion’s punt return made it 28–18, and by early in the fourth quarter the lead had ballooned to 42–18 as LSU’s home crowd began to thin. Coach Brian Kelly called the second half “unacceptable,” while Elko praised his team’s poise after an emotional start. The Aggies also celebrated strength coach Tommy Moffitt — fired by Kelly in 2021 — in the locker room, with players saying they dedicated part of the win to him. Takeaway: Texas A&M continues to erase old droughts, adding a long-awaited Tiger Stadium victory to a season already filled with road breakthroughs.

Texas A&M’s defense sets the tone in 16–10 victory over Auburn Auburn: The Tigers’ offense never found a rhythm, punting nine times as quarterback Payton Thorne (or Arnold?—using your text as written) and the unit struggled again. He managed just 124 passing yards and was sacked five times, only a week after being dropped nine times by Oklahoma. Texas A&M: Despite the win, the Aggies know they have cleanup work ahead. Thirteen penalties for 119 yards stalled multiple drives and kept Auburn in the game longer than necessary. Third-down problems continue Head coach Hugh Freeze emphasized that fixing third-down offense is his team’s top priority. Over the past two weeks, Auburn has converted only 3 of 27 attempts. “I know I sound repetitive,” Freeze said. “But this level of execution just isn’t acceptable.” Elko pushes back on negativity Texas A&M coach Mike Elko grew frustrated early in his postgame press conference, feeling that too much attention was being given to what the Aggies didn’t do well. “Does anyone want to mention that we’re 4–0 for the first time since 2016?” Elko said. “Or how our defense responded today? We held them to 176 total yards, recorded five sacks, shut them out on third down (0-for-12) and on fourth down (0-for-2), and our return game showed up again. I’m not trying to lecture anyone, but come on—let’s not act like everything is doom and gloom.”

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — With the game on the line and pressure closing in, Marcel Reed rolled away from defenders and found Nate Boerkircher for an 11-yard touchdown with just 13 seconds remaining. Randy Bond’s PAT sealed it, giving No. 16 Texas A&M a dramatic 41–40 win over No. 8 Notre Dame on Saturday night. Reed noted afterward that Boerkircher hadn’t been targeted all evening, but stepped up when it mattered most. The victory marked Texas A&M’s first road win over a ranked opponent since upsetting No. 3 Auburn on Nov. 8, 2014, snapping a 13-game skid in such matchups. “Nothing about this game unfolded the way you’d script it,” said head coach Mike Elko, formerly on Notre Dame’s staff. “But our guys kept swinging, kept competing, and in the end we came up with one more play.” Notre Dame, coming off last season’s appearance in the national championship game, fell to 0–2 following a narrow opening-week defeat at No. 5 Miami. “You go back to work,” Irish coach Marcus Freeman said. “We’re 0–2, and the only thing we can do is focus on improving and preparing for the next challenge.” Bond tied things at 34 with a 45-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter. Notre Dame briefly jumped ahead 40–34 when Jeremiyah Love powered in from 12 yards out with under three minutes left, but a mishandled snap on the extra point kept the margin at six. A&M’s final march began at its own 26 after a 99-yard return by Terry Bussey was erased by a holding call. Despite the setback, the Aggies moved quickly. Reed hit Mario Craver — who had earlier scored on an 86-yard reception — for a 34-yard gain that pushed the ball to the Irish 37. After reaching the Notre Dame 10 and overcoming consecutive penalties, Reed delivered the decisive strike. Reed finished 17-for-37 for a career-best 360 yards and two touchdowns. Craver hauled in seven passes for a personal-high 207 yards. For Notre Dame, Love ran for 94 yards on 23 carries, while quarterback C.J. Carr went 20-of-32 with one touchdown and one interception.