With Texas A&M’s home opener a week away, members of the media gathered for the first press conference of the season on Aug. 23.
Redshirt senior Cullen Gillaspia, who recently transitioned to fullback, has served as the 12th Man for 26 consecutive games.
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Senior linebacker Otaro Alaka leads the returning players in tackles, forced fumbles, starts and games played.
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Sophomore wide receiver Camron Buckley scored a touchdown on his first career reception against Louisiana in the 2017 season.
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Senior Kingsley Keke started every game in the 2017 season and recorded 54 tackles.
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Redshirt junior Erik McCoy will be returning to the offensive line with 26 consecutive starts.
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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Nick Starkel set A&M freshman records against Wake Forest at the Belk Bowl for passing yards, attempts, completions and touchdowns.
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Junior linebacker Tyrel Dodson leads the team in tackles. He recorded 105 as a sophomore.
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Head coach Jimbo Fisher said he would be ‘confident’ with either Nick Starkel or Kellen Mond as starting quarterback against Northwestern State.
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Sophomore wide receiver Jhamon Ausbon made 50 catches in his freshman season.
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Sophomore quarterback Kellen Mond started eight games in the 2017 season and appeared in 11. He and Nick Starkel are the top contestants for the starting quarterback job.
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