COLLEGE STATION, TX - November 16, 2024 - during the game between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Sydney Stevenson/Texas A&M Athletics
Texas A&M
2024 Finish: 8-5, 5-3 (SEC)
2025 Prediction: 9-3, 6-2 (SEC)
Overview:
The Aggies certainly had their highs and lows under Mike Elko in year one. Up until South Carolina, it was smooth sailing. Then Auburn pulled off an upset, and played horrendous at home against Texas for a shot at Atlanta. Seems like every year we have this conversation that A&M is gonna go 10-2, and I think they lose just one shy. They may not make Atlanta, but they may just have a shot at the playoff. Either I turn out to be really stupid like the majority, or this is the one year where I’m right.
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- COLLEGE STATION, TX – October 05, 2024 – Linebacker Taurean York #21 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Zoie Joslin/Texas A&M Athletics
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- COLLEGE STATION, TX – October 26, 2024 – Quarterback Marcel Reed #10 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the LSU Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics
Offense:
Marcel Reed, a true dual threat, returns for his sophomore campaign. Leveon Moss and Rueben Owens are a really solid 1-2 backfield punch, and Terry Bussey and KC Concepcion are some major threats outside. An experienced offensive line has guys like Trey Zuhn and Mark Nabou, including Ar’maj Reed-Adams, a big time NFL prospect. Amari Niblack is a guy that could see some more production this year round. Overall, a talented and experienced group. Not anything super duper insane, but it’s proven experience brings you a long way.
Defense:
Once again, it is a fairly experienced group. TJ Searcy and Cashius Howell will be massive on the edge, with Albert Regis and Tyler Onyedim inside. Tauren York and Scooby Williams are a stable linebacker core, and the secondary has names like Dezz Ricks, Julian Humphrey, Bryce Anderson, and Will Lee. The secondary may be slightly younger than upfront, but there is still promise and live reps that should pay some dividends as the season goes on.
Special Teams:
Tyler White will punt, and Randy Bond will be the kicker. Izaiah Williams will return punts, and Rueben Owens should be the kickoff specialist.
Final Thoughts:
You know, I feel like 6-2 is fair, and it is a testament to just how deep the SEC is. They will probably end up losing to Notre Dame, LSU, and Texas. That’s rough. In any other conference, they would have a higher chance to make the conference title game, but not down south. It is a gauntlet. The Aggies have experience, but everyone else is just better.
