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The Texas A&M football is back in action following a much-need week off and welcomes New Mexico State to Kyle Field, looking to continue their path toward a College Football Playoff berth.
No. 15 Texas A&M (7-2, 5-1 SEC) dropped in the latest CFP polls to No. 15 after being No. 14 the week prior. They now prepare to host the New Mexico State Aggies, who have struggled for much of the season. NMSU is 2-7 overall and in last place in Conference USA at 1-5.
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Will A&M take care of business as they should against an inferior opponent? Do they have what it takes to keep their playoff hopes alive under first-year head coach Mike Elko? How will the Aggies come out of the week off?
Here’s a full scouting report for the Texas A&M Aggies vs the New Mexico State Aggies:
Texas A&M vs New Mexico State
When: 6:45 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Kyle Field in College Station.
TV: SEC Network.
Radio: ; 1370 AM in Austin; 1150 AM, 93.7 FM in College Station.
Line: Texas A&M is favored by 39½.
Weather: Kickoff temperatures are expected to be comfortable, in the low-70s, with cloud cover and a slight breeze.
Texas A&M vs New Mexico State history
All-time: A&M leads 1-0.
Last meeting: Texas A&M 52, New Mexico State 10 (2016)
Most memorable meeting: The two Aggies programs have only met one time, and the team from Texas won with ease. A&M, led by quarterback Trevor Knight and his two touchdown passes, overwhelmed New Mexico State for much of the night as it cruised to a 52-10 win.
MORE: How Texas A&M is keeping the focus amid College Football Playoff chase
Know the foe: New Mexico State
Last week: 41-28 loss to Western Kentucky.
Players to watch: What little success New Mexico State has found this season comes from the junior running back tandem of Seth McGowan and Mike Washington. The duo has combined for 227…
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Author : Austin American-Statesman
Publish date : 2024-11-14 13:03:16
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