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LSU QB Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball during A&M's game against LSU at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Cameron Johnson/The Battalion)

2024 NFL Draft: Ranking every first round-graded quarterback

Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer April 21, 2024

As the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit is closing in, a microscope gets placed on the prospects who play the sport’s most valuable position. Featuring two Heisman Trophy winners, a National Champion and a...

Sophomore RB Rueben Owens (2) runs during Texas A&M's Spring Game at Kyle Field on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

Bryan native Scourton makes homecoming one to remember

Luke White, Sports Editor April 21, 2024

Nic Scourton’s path to playing college football at Kyle Field may have taken longer than expected with a 1,000-mile detour, but the Bryan native made the most of his homecoming to the Brazos Valley. The...

Freshman QB Marcel Reed (10) saws 'em off with senior DL Shemar Turner (5) and sophomore DB Jayvon Thomas (14) after Texas A&M's Spring Game at Kyle Field on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

Five takeaways from the 2024 Maroon & White Spring Game

Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer April 20, 2024

On a rainy Saturday, April 20 at Kyle Field, fans got their first glimpse at the new-look Texas A&M football team under coach Mike Elko in the annual Maroon & White spring game. It was a tumultuous...

Head Coach Mike Elko gives a thumbs up to the fans during Texas A&M's Spring Game on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Kyle Field. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Overpowered in April showers

Hunter Mitchell, Associate Sports Editor April 20, 2024

“Shape of you” by Ed Sheeran. The last time Texas A&M football brought a new coach to the helm, this was the top song of the year. Now, almost seven years later, a new era has begun in Aggieland,...

Junior LB Edgerrin Cooper (45) tackles LSU QB Jayden Daniels (5) during Texas A&M's game against LSU on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 at Tiger Stadium (Katelynn Ivy/The Battalion)

2024 NFL Draft: How will the top 10 picks shake out?

Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer April 5, 2024

1. Chicago Bears (via Carolina): Caleb Williams, quarterback, USC Perhaps the one true lock of the draft, Caleb Williams will call the Windy City home this season. Justin Fields being traded to Pittsburgh...

Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith catches a pass during Texas A&M’s Pro Day on Tuesday, March 19 at the Coolidge Football Performance Center. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Analysis of A&M Pro Day and draft predictions

Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer March 20, 2024

With the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit just over a month away, the Aggies looking to take the next step in their football journeys made important progress. On Tuesday, March 19, 13 Aggies and five former...

Texas A&M football 12th Man Sam Mathews hosted an autograph signing at Champion Pizza in College Station on Friday, Feb. 9.

12th Man cashes in on NIL landscape

Luke White, Sports Editor February 10, 2024

The emergence of name, image and likeness in college athletics has opened the door for student-athletes to partner with local businesses, and that includes Texas A&M football’s 12th Man. Graduate...

R.C. Slocum is the speaker at the Aggie Muster 2016.

R.C. Slocum named A&M interim athletic director

Luke White, Sports Editor January 22, 2024

Former Texas A&M football coach R.C. Slocum will serve as the university’s interim director of athletics, President Mark A. Welsh III announced on Monday, Jan. 22. Slocum takes over the role after...

Texas A&M Football head coach Mike Elko during Texas A&M's game against Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Aggies garner No. 2 transfer class with over 20 commits

Luke White, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko has wasted little time in bolstering the Aggies’ roster for the 2024 season via the transfer portal. Elko has secured over 20 transfer commitments in Aggieland,...

Junior WR Jahdae Walker (9) jukes away from OSU S Cameron Epps (7) for a first down during the 2023 TexAct Texas Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 at NRG Stadium. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Players to watch: Oklahoma State

By Braxton Dore @braxtond1088 December 26, 2023

After returning to a bowl game after missing out last season, Texas A&M football is set to play in the TaxAct Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State. Here are the players to watch when the two programs...

Freshman LB Taurean York (21) celebrates after sophomore DL Shemar Stewart sacked Auburn QB Payton Thorne (1) during Texas A&M's football game against Auburn at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Underclassmen to headline Texas Bowl versus Oklahoma State

Luke White, Sports Editor December 26, 2023

Word to the wise: forget what you know about Texas A&M football in 2023. The Aggies will close out the year against Oklahoma State in the TaxAct Texas Bowl in Houston on Wednesday, Dec. 27, finishing...

Sophomore DB Bryce Anderson (1) and junior Jardin Gilbert (20) tackle New Mexico WR Andrew Erickson (11) during a game vs. New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

A&M adds Vanderbilt transfer De’Rickey Wright

By Luke White @lukewhite03 December 22, 2023

Vanderbilt senior safety De’Rickey Wright announced his transfer to Texas A&M football via X on Friday, Dec. 22, marking the Aggies’ seventh portal pickup of the offseason. Excited for...

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