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Texas A&M LB Taurean York (21) speaks during the 2024 SEC Media Day at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas on Thursday July 18, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Around the SEC: Week 3

Shalina Sabih, Sports Writer September 12, 2024

No. 4 Alabama at Wisconsin Saturday, Sept. 14 — Camp Randall Stadium — Madison, Wisconsin 11 a.m. on FOX With Wisconsin coming off back-to-back wins, Alabama cannot afford to take this week...

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Noah Thomas (3) makes a catch during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, September 7, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Aggies kick off SEC play in The Swamp

DJ Burton, Sports Writer September 12, 2024

The last time Texas A&M football met Florida on the gridiron, it was a clash of future NFL stars. Former Aggie football player and current Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane led the effort...

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Micah Tease (4) and Texas A&M Aggies athlete Terry Bussey (2) react after a touchdown during Texas A&M's game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

A&M offense faces off against Florida defense in SEC opener

Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer September 12, 2024

Following an encouraging bounce-back performance against McNeese State after a comatose season opener, Texas A&M football’s offense looks to build momentum as it takes on a fierce Florida defense...

The Texas A&M Aggies' defense takes down McNeese State Cowboys running back Coleby Hamm (20) during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, September 7, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

A&M heads to Florida to face dual-quarterback Gator offense

Eric Liu, Sports Writer September 12, 2024

After a comfortable 52-10 beatdown against McNeese State, Texas A&M heads to The Swamp to face Florida in its first SEC matchup of the season. The ferocious A&M defense lived up to its reputation...

A Texas A&M player waits for a drill to begin during the first day of fall football practice at the McFerrin Athletic Center in College Station Texas, on July 31, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Around the country: Week 3 in college football

Luke White, Andrew Paredes, Ian Curtis, and Roman Arteaga September 9, 2024

Arizona State at Texas State Thursday, Sept. 12 — Bobcat Stadium — San Marcos 6:30 p.m. on ESPN Arizona State and Texas State both are exciting teams that have made strides in the last two...

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Noah Thomas (3) catches the ball for a touchdown during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 2

Mathias Cubillan, DJ Burton, Justin Chen, and Braxton Dore' September 8, 2024

Winner: Dylan Raiola’s Patrick Mahomes cosplay Is getting a similar haircut, wearing the same clothes and mimicking the mannerisms of his training partner Mahomes a bit strange? Probably. But there’s...

Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Ar'maj Reed-Adams (55) reacts after running back Terry Bussey’s (2) 65-yard touchdown run during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Maroon Goons strike in A&M’s win against McNeese

DJ Burton, Sports Writer September 7, 2024

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that sentiment applies to the Texas A&M offensive line. The mammoth men are much like an air conditioner: only noticed when it’s not working. Unfortunately...

Texas A&M Aggies athlete Terry Bussey (2) runs past the defense during Texas A&M's game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

Takeaways: A&M secures first win in Elko era, blowing out McNeese State, 52-10

Justin Chen, Sports Writer September 7, 2024

Though 107,315 left Kyle Field disappointed on Aug. 31 following a tough loss against No. 5 Notre Dame, 92,345 came and witnessed the first win of Texas A&M football’s Mike Elko era on Saturday,...

Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe (3) and Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Bryce Anderson (1) celebrate an interception during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, September 7, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Aggies send Cowboys packing in first win of Elko era

Andrew Paredes, Sports Writer September 7, 2024

After a tough loss to Notre Dame a week prior, Texas A&M football had to make a statement in an early kickoff against McNeese State on Saturday. The Maroon and White did just that, as they dominated...

Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) hits Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) during Texas A&M’s game against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

A&M’s Wrecking Crew prepares to dismantle McNeese State run game

Shalina Sabih, Sports Writer September 5, 2024

Despite the offensive struggles in last week’s game versus Notre Dame, Texas A&M’s defense lived up to its reputation as the “Wrecking Crew.” The Aggies held the Fighting Irish to a mere...

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Jahdae Walker (9) runs with the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M offense aims for turnaround against vulnerable McNeese State defense

Eric Liu, Sports Writer September 5, 2024

Coming off of a disappointing 23-13 loss against Notre Dame, Texas A&M football is looking for its first win of the season against McNeese State. The Aggies only managed 246 yards of total offense...

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Leon Johnson III (17) catches the ball during the Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 at NRG Statdium in Houston, Texas. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the SEC: Week 2

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor September 5, 2024

No. 3 Texas at No. 10 Michigan Saturday, Sept. 7 — Michigan Stadium — Ann Arbor, Michigan 11 a.m. on FOX The Longhorns walk into “The Big House” with a Texas-sized load of momentum after putting...

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