With Texas A&M’s home opener a week away, members of the media gathered for the first press conference of the season on Aug. 23.
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Redshirt senior Cullen Gillaspia, who recently transitioned to fullback, has served as the 12th Man for 26 consecutive games.
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Senior linebacker Otaro Alaka leads the returning players in tackles, forced fumbles, starts and games played.
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Sophomore wide receiver Camron Buckley scored a touchdown on his first career reception against Louisiana in the 2017 season.
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Senior Kingsley Keke started every game in the 2017 season and recorded 54 tackles.
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Redshirt junior Erik McCoy will be returning to the offensive line with 26 consecutive starts.
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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Nick Starkel set A&M freshman records against Wake Forest at the Belk Bowl for passing yards, attempts, completions and touchdowns.
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Junior linebacker Tyrel Dodson leads the team in tackles. He recorded 105 as a sophomore.
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Head coach Jimbo Fisher said he would be ‘confident’ with either Nick Starkel or Kellen Mond as starting quarterback against Northwestern State.
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Sophomore wide receiver Jhamon Ausbon made 50 catches in his freshman season.
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Sophomore quarterback Kellen Mond started eight games in the 2017 season and appeared in 11. He and Nick Starkel are the top contestants for the starting quarterback job.
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