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An SEC microphone in the hand of a sideline reporter during the Texas A&M Football vs. Sam Houston game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Around the SEC: Week 6

By Justin Chen @chen_justin_ October 4, 2023

No. 23 LSU at No. 21 Missouri Saturday, Oct. 7 — Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field — Columbia, Missouri 11 a.m. on ESPN A big catfight is brewing in Missouri this Saturday between No. 23 LSU and...

Sophomore TE Jake Johnson (19) runs through two Auburn defenders for a first down catch during Texas A&M's game against Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at Kyle Field. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Players to watch: Alabama

By Hunter Mitchell @HunterM1001 October 4, 2023

The game that has been circled on Texas A&M football’s calendar for months is finally here. Just two years removed from a game-ending field goal and one year from a near-upset victory for the...

With defense on his back, junior RB Devon Achane (6) runs with the ball during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Rolling into Kyle Field: A&M vs. Alabama preview

By Cade Harris @cadeharris_ October 4, 2023

A battle of undefeated teams in the SEC West. On Saturday, Oct. 7, Texas A&M will host No. 11 Alabama for the first time since upsetting the top-ranked Crimson Tide in 2021. However, this season, the...

Junior RB Amari Daniels (4) gets tackled during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the Country – Week 6

Ian Curtis, Braxton Dore', and Justin Chen October 3, 2023

No. 12 Oklahoma @ No. 3 Texas Saturday, Oct. 7 — Cotton Bowl Stadium — Dallas 11:00 a.m. on ABC It’s that time of the year. The Red River Showdown is back and better, boasting two undefeated rivals. No....

Freshman OL Mark Nabou (54) celebrates with graduate RB Earnest Crownover (24) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 5

Eli Meschko, Matthew Seaver, and Cade Harris October 2, 2023

There were plenty of upsets, blowouts and close games through the first five weeks of the season. Some teams are still in the hunt for a national title, some are surprising the college football world and...

Graduate WR Ainias Smith (0) returns a punt for a touchdown during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Ainias Smith named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week

Ian Curtis October 2, 2023

Texas A&M football graduate wide receiver Ainias Smith was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 5, the conference announced Monday. Smith had a career-high 131 punt return yards...

Sophomore QB Max Johnson (14) rushes for a gain of 32 yards during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Takeaways from The Southwest Classic

By Cade Harris @cadeharris_ September 30, 2023

For the first time in the Jimbo Fisher era, Texas A&M is 2-0 in the SEC.  In Week 5, the Aggies did something they have gotten used to since joining the SEC, beating Arkansas at AT&T Stadium.  Here...

Junior LB Edgerrin Cooper (45) and junior DL Fadil Diggs (10) celebrate after a third down stop during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Defense steps up as A&M fries Arkansas 34-22 in Arlington

Luke White, Sports Editor September 30, 2023

In the week leading up to Texas A&M football’s matchup with Arkansas, junior linebacker Edgerrin Cooper made a change to his X profile picture. The Louisiana native added a photo of him showcasing...

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.

Players to watch: Arkansas

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer September 28, 2023

After defeating the Auburn Tigers last week, the Texas A&M football team looks to conquer the Arkansas Razorbacks in this year's Southwest Classic. Here are the players to watch when the Aggies face...

Junior DL Fadil Diggs (10) sacks the quarterback during Texas A&M's game against Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at Kyle Field. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Previewing the top five college football games for Week 5

By Cade Harris @cadeharris_ September 28, 2023

5. No. 22 Florida @ Kentucky (11 a.m. on ESPN) It is still not clear which team in the SEC East can battle Georgia for the top spot. That answer will be less murky after this week when No. 22 Florida hits...

Freshman LB Taurean York (21) celebrates after bringing down Auburn QB Robby Ashford (9) during Texas A&M's game against Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at Kyle Field. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Southwest Classic: How A&M’s defense stack up against Arkansas’ offense

By Cade Harris @cadeharris_ September 28, 2023

Both the Texas A&M defense and Arkansas offense struggled throughout the early parts of the season. However, in Week 4 both sides performed the best they have all year. On Saturday, Sept. 30, they...

Junior RB Amari Daniels (4) runs the ball for a 79 yard gain during Texas A&M's game against Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at Kyle Field. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Southwest Classic: How A&M’s offense matches up against Arkansas’ defense

Eli Meschko, Sports Writer September 28, 2023

It seems like there have been a lot of first-year coordinator matchups for Texas A&M so far. That trend continues as A&M takes on Arkansas this week. Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino has...

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