As SEC Nation visits Texas A&M this week, the area around Kyle Field has been transformed to welcome visitors coming to watch the sold out game.

Junior Yell Leaders Zac Cross and Kipp Knecht meeting halfway on Kyle Field as they prepare for Yell Practice to begin.

The drum majors of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band march into Kyle Field.

Yell Practice was crowded with energetic students who were excited for the event to begin at midnight.

Junior Yell Leader Zac Cross walking towards the north end zone before the start of Yell Practice.

A number of recruits were in attendance and there were several Aggies who wanted to welcome them to the Aggie family.

Cadets participating in traditions.

The drum majors of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band.

Junior Yell Leader Kipp Knecht walking back towards the 50 yard line.

The Yell Leaders assembled on the 50 yard line shortly before practice begins as the junior Yell Leaders work on getting their push-ups done.

Head Yell Leader Memo Salinas flanked by Senior Yell Leaders Woods Johnson to his right, and Noah Ferguson to his left.

The Spirit of ’15 sitting in the northwest corner of Kyle Field prior to the start of Yell Practice.

Kayla Wells of the women’s basketball team asked the 12th Man to come out and support the basketball team in their game against A&M-Corpus Christi at 7pm on Tue. Nov. 9.

Men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams doing his best to lead Yell Practice with the Yell Leaders.

Men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams finishing the “Farmer’s Fight” Yell.

A few cadets were beginning to get into the Christmas spirit and were decorated as such.

The 12th Man on the second deck of Kyle Field singing the Spirit of Aggieland.

Women’s basketball coach Gary Blair and his wife singing the Spirit of Aggieland at Midnight Yell.

Junior Yell Leader Zac Cross telling some Good Bull about Ol’ Rock, the Good Ag.

Students on the first deck of Kyle Field passing it back.

Senior Yell Leader Woods Johnson leading a yell on the field during Yell Practice.

Aggies sawing off Varsity’s horns as the War Hymn plays during Yell Practice.

Students sawing off Varsity’s horns.

The Spirit of ’15 fires after Senior Yell Leader Noah Ferguson mentions Parson’s Mounted Cavalry.

Yell Leaders Zac Cross, Woods Johnson, Noah Ferguson, and Kipp Knecht standing together as Head Yell Leader Memo Salinas reminds Aggies to be courteous and welcoming to visiting Auburn fans.

Head Yell Leader Memo Salinas gives a speech to those present at Midnight Yell, stating that he believes the 12th Man this year is the loudest and most impactful it has ever been. He encouraged everyone to show up to Auburn be loud and leave when the game is over, not before.