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Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) celebrates after a tackle during Texas A&M’s game against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

Players to watch as A&M takes on McNeese State

Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer September 3, 2024

After a disappointing debut for the Aggies against Notre Dame, Texas A&M will host a 1-1 McNeese State team in a get-right game. Here are the players that can change the game at Kyle Field on Saturday,...

Notre Dame fans talk to Aggie fans across the stands during Texas A&M’s game against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

‘The most intimidating place I’ve been as a visitor’

Ian Curtis, Features Editor September 3, 2024

Wherever his Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team goes, Jim Dailer follows. The Wheeling, West Virginia native has been a Notre Dame season ticket holder for five decades and has followed the Irish...

Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman (15) scrambles during Texas A&M’s game game against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M seeks first win of Elko era against McNeese State

Justin Chen, Sports Writer September 3, 2024

For the last nine months, Texas A&M athletics has seen nothing but success against its Louisiana neighbors at McNeese State. A&M baseball secured a clean sweep against the Cowboys in February while...

Pat McAfee rips off his shirt after picking Texas A&M to win in their game against Notre Dame during College GameDay in Aggie Park on Saturday, August 31, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 1

Mathias Cubillan, Eric Liu, and Andrew Paredes September 1, 2024

Winner: The 2025 NFL Draft WR1 race Arizona junior wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan and Missouri junior WR Luther Burden III were the presumed favorites to be the first receiver drafted in April, but...

Texas A&M running back Le'Veon Moss (8) runs during Texas A&M’s game against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

Aggies get sham-rocked in season opener by Fighting Irish

Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer September 1, 2024

All week, the energy was palpable in Aggieland. Coach Mike Elko has taken over the Texas A&M football program, sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman is healthy and Kanye West’s “POWER” made its...

Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman (15) after Texas A&M’s loss against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

Elko falls short to Notre Dame in A&M football’s first test of the season

Braxton Dore', Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2024

Texas A&M football is back — and so was the fan-favorite team walk-out song “POWER” by Kanye West. The vibes were electric to start off the well-anticipated bout against No. 7 Notre Dame on Saturday,...

Sophomore QB Conner Weigman (15) throws a forward pass during Texas A&M's football game against ULM at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Players to watch as No. 20 A&M opens the season versus No. 7 Notre Dame

Kolton Becker, Sports Writer August 28, 2024

A highly-anticipated matchup featuring No. 7 Notre Dame traveling to Kyle Field to face No. 20 Texas A&M is right around the corner. Both teams are looking to add an early and impressive win to their...

A young fan holds up an "SEC" sign before the start of Texas A&M's football game against Auburn at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Around the SEC: Week 1

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor August 28, 2024

No. 14 Clemson vs. No. 1 Georgia Saturday, Aug. 31 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta 11 a.m. on ABC/ESPN+ This is considered a neutral site game despite the fact that it is being played an...

Texas A&M DB Bryce Anderson (1) prepares for a drill during the third day of fall football practice outside the Coolidge Football Performance Center on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Fighting the Irish: Elko’s defense to face Notre Dame offense

DJ Burton, Sports Writer August 28, 2024

Coach Mike Elko’s No. 20 Texas A&M football team kicks off its 2024 season against an unfamiliar foe: the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Aggies and the Fighting Irish last faced off in 2001,...

Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Elko speaks during the 2024 SEC Media Day at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas on Thursday July 18, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Elko era kicks off against No. 7 Notre Dame

Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer August 27, 2024

The Jimbo Fisher era at Texas A&M football came with lofty expectations and ended in a whimper with a 2023 midseason firing. Now, coach Mike Elko has returned to College Station to lead the Aggies...

Texas A&M wide reciever Noah Thomas (3) catches the ball  during the second day of fall football practice outside the Coolidge Football Performance Center on August 1, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

New-look A&M offense meets experienced Notre Dame defense

Justin Chen, Sports Writer August 27, 2024

After about nine months, Texas A&M football is back and revamped. The staff has been overhauled from the head coach to the offensive and defensive coordinators, and on Saturday, the 12th Man will be...

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