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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 10

Eric Liu, Shalina Sabih, Roman Arteaga, and Ian Curtis October 28, 2024

No. 4 Ohio State at No. 3 Penn State - Eric  Saturday, Nov. 2 — Beaver Stadium — University Park, Pennsylvania 11 a.m. on FOX Bitter rivals meet again when the Buckeyes head to Happy Valley...

Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) reacts after a first down during Texas A&M’s game against LSU at Kyle Field on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 9

Winner: Sam Houston Bearkats In its second season in Conference USA, Sam Houston has shocked everyone by earning a 6-2 record and becoming bowl-eligible this early in the season. The Bearkats survived...

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs toward the end zone during Texas A&M’s game against LSU at Kyle Field on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Marcel Magic saves the Aggies

Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer October 27, 2024

When redshirt freshman quarterback Marcel Reed got off the bench in an attempt by the Texas A&M coaching staff to save a sputtering offensive performance against LSU, the Kyle Field crowd erupted....

Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) reacts after a defensive stop during Texas A&M’s game against LSU at Kyle Field on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Blacked-out Kyle Field proves to be the difference-maker against LSU

Braxton Dore', Assistant Sports Editor October 27, 2024

With tensions bubbling to an all-time high, it just meant more for the top two teams in the Southeastern Conference. On Saturday night, 108,852 fans were in attendance at Kyle Field to see No. 14 Texas...

Texas A&M Aggies defensive back BJ Mayes (20) completes an interseption during Texas A&M’s game against LSU at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

A tale of two halves featuring Marcel Mania and the ‘Mayes’ Fly Man

Justin Chen, Sports Writer October 26, 2024

With the inclusion of Texas and Oklahoma in the Southeastern Conference, the rankings have been in disarray. Usual top dogs Georgia and Alabama have both suffered a loss, with the Crimson Tide dropping...

Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) mid-tackle during the Texas A&M and the Bowling Green football game at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept 21, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/ The Battalion)

Battle with the Bayou Bengals

Mathias Cubillan, Sports Writer October 23, 2024

As No. 14 Texas A&M football has surged to a 6-1 record, it finds itself staring at a mirror image: the No. 8 LSU Tigers. Both teams fell in Week 1 to storied college programs but have responded with...

An SEC Network flag flies on the set of SEC Nation during the taping of The Paul Finebaum Show at Aggie Park on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Around the SEC: Week 9

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor October 23, 2024

No. 5 Texas at No. 25 Vanderbilt Saturday, Oct. 26 — FirstBank Stadium — Nashville, Tennessee 3:15 p.m. on SEC Network The Texas Longhorns were riding high heading into their Week 8 matchup...

Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Rodas Johnson (56) reacts at Texas A&M’s game against Missouri at Kyle Field Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Micah Richter/The Battalion)

A&M defense tasked with stopping LSU’s dynamic air attack

Eric Liu, Sports Writer October 23, 2024

Following a tough 34-24 road victory against Mississippi State, No. 14 Texas A&M football is headed back to Kyle Field to face No. 8 LSU in one of the most anticipated matchups of the season at 6:30...

Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Terry Bussey (2) runs downfield for a touchdown during Texas A&M’s game against Missouri at Kyle Field Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Aggies’ offense set for tough test against Tigers’ defense

Kolton Becker, Sports Writer October 22, 2024

After a successful trip to Starkville, Mississippi, that resulted in a victory over Mississippi State, No. 14 Texas A&M football faces its biggest conference test so far this season when No. 8 LSU...

A fan reacts after catching a football that was kicked over the net for a field goal during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Around the Country: Week 9

Noah Ruiz, Ian Curtis, Roman Arteaga, and Shalina Sabih October 21, 2024

No. 17 Boise State at UNLV - Noah @ru1z2026 Friday, Oct. 25 — Allegiant Stadium — Las Vegas, Nevada  9:30 p.m. on CBS Commanding arguably the best running back campaign since Barry Sanders’...

The referee reviews video replay of a challenged play during Texas A&M's game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

College football winners and losers: Week 8

Mathias Cubillan, DJ Burton, and Eric Liu October 20, 2024

Winner: Indiana backing up the talk Earlier this week, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti was asked about how he attracts recruits to his programs. “It’s pretty simple: I win. Google me,” Cignetti said....

Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Taurean York (21) sets up the defense during Texas A&M’s game against Missouri at Kyle Field Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Kelii Horvath/The Battalion)

No. 14 A&M defense tightens up against Mississippi State for 34-24 road victory

Noah Ruiz, Sports Writer October 19, 2024

No. 14 Texas A&M football traveled to Starkville, Mississippi on Saturday to continue its warpath in conference play against Mississippi State. With a 34-24 victory, the Aggies notched their sixth...

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