Tony Catalina
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Week 3's road test at Notre Dame provides Texas A&M a chance to make a statement.
A top-10 opponent, on the road on national TV; just the opportunity LB Scooby Williams is looking for.
"It's one of the reasons you come to a school like Texas A&M."
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A top-10 opponent, on the road on national TV; just the opportunity LB Scooby Williams is looking for.
"It's one of the reasons you come to a school like Texas A&M."
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A&M football: High-stakes meeting with Notre Dame provides opportunity
Texas A&M's Scooby Williams met with reporters Tuesday and discussed the Week 3 opponent, Notre Dame, and how meetings like this are why he chose the Aggies.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Week 3's road test at Notre Dame provides Texas A&M a chance to make a statement.
A top-10 opponent, on the road on national TV; just the opportunity LB Scooby Williams is looking for.
"It's one of the reasons you come to a school like Texas A&M."
Read: www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
A top-10 opponent, on the road on national TV; just the opportunity LB Scooby Williams is looking for.
"It's one of the reasons you come to a school like Texas A&M."
Read: www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
As Texas A&M gears up for a major Week 3 showdown against Notre Dame, the Aggies receive good news regarding injuries.
"It'd be naive to think that our kids don't understand the magnitude of going to play a top-10 opponent on the road."
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"It'd be naive to think that our kids don't understand the magnitude of going to play a top-10 opponent on the road."
Read: www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
A&M football: Elko provides injury updates to key players
Texas A&M's Mike Elko met with reporters Monday to discuss the 'big opportunity' vs Notre Dame and provided injury updates for Marcel Reed and Trey Zuhn III.
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September 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
As Texas A&M gears up for a major Week 3 showdown against Notre Dame, the Aggies receive good news regarding injuries.
"It'd be naive to think that our kids don't understand the magnitude of going to play a top-10 opponent on the road."
Read: www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
"It'd be naive to think that our kids don't understand the magnitude of going to play a top-10 opponent on the road."
Read: www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Week 3 marks the first real test of the season for the Aggies.
Get to know their opponent.
Texas A&M football: 5 things to know about Notre Dame ahead of Week 3
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Get to know their opponent.
Texas A&M football: 5 things to know about Notre Dame ahead of Week 3
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A&M football: 5 things to know about Notre Dame ahead of Week 3
Texas A&M football continues the 2025 season against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Here's everything you need to know about the Week 3 opponent.
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September 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Week 3 marks the first real test of the season for the Aggies.
Get to know their opponent.
Texas A&M football: 5 things to know about Notre Dame ahead of Week 3
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Get to know their opponent.
Texas A&M football: 5 things to know about Notre Dame ahead of Week 3
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
A breakout game for A&M’s Cashius Howell was bound to happen, and today was that day.
The playmaker did something that hasn’t been done since 2015.
“The third one, I was like, if they pass, 'Who knows? ' I was just in like a flow state at that point.”
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The playmaker did something that hasn’t been done since 2015.
“The third one, I was like, if they pass, 'Who knows? ' I was just in like a flow state at that point.”
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Texas A&M's Cashius Howell credits 'flow state' for historic three-sack flurry
Texas A&M football pass rusher Cashius Howell did something Saturday that college football hasn't seen since 2015. He credits a certain mindset for it.
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September 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
A breakout game for A&M’s Cashius Howell was bound to happen, and today was that day.
The playmaker did something that hasn’t been done since 2015.
“The third one, I was like, if they pass, 'Who knows? ' I was just in like a flow state at that point.”
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
The playmaker did something that hasn’t been done since 2015.
“The third one, I was like, if they pass, 'Who knows? ' I was just in like a flow state at that point.”
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
A dual-threat QB, a RB who can pose another challenge and a chance to go 2-0 for the first time since 2021.
Here’s a deeper dive into Texas A&M’s Week 2 opponent, Utah State, with a prediction for how it will unfold:
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Here’s a deeper dive into Texas A&M’s Week 2 opponent, Utah State, with a prediction for how it will unfold:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M football vs Utah State: Scouting report, predictions for Week 2
Texas A&M football takes on Utah State in Week 2. Here's all you need to know about the matchup, including predictions.
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September 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A dual-threat QB, a RB who can pose another challenge and a chance to go 2-0 for the first time since 2021.
Here’s a deeper dive into Texas A&M’s Week 2 opponent, Utah State, with a prediction for how it will unfold:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Here’s a deeper dive into Texas A&M’s Week 2 opponent, Utah State, with a prediction for how it will unfold:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M only allowed two teams to rush for over 200 yards in 2024.
It took just one week in 2025 for an opponent to surpass that total.
Despite the struggles, Marcus Ratcliffe believes the run defense woes are a 'super easy fix' ahead of Week 2:
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It took just one week in 2025 for an opponent to surpass that total.
Despite the struggles, Marcus Ratcliffe believes the run defense woes are a 'super easy fix' ahead of Week 2:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M football: Marcus Ratcliffe thinks run defense is 'super easy fix'
Texas A&M's Marcus Ratcliffe met with reporters Tuesday to discuss how the Aggies plan to make a 'super easy fix' in their run defense.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Texas A&M only allowed two teams to rush for over 200 yards in 2024.
It took just one week in 2025 for an opponent to surpass that total.
Despite the struggles, Marcus Ratcliffe believes the run defense woes are a 'super easy fix' ahead of Week 2:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
It took just one week in 2025 for an opponent to surpass that total.
Despite the struggles, Marcus Ratcliffe believes the run defense woes are a 'super easy fix' ahead of Week 2:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M football: Aggies ranking in Week 2 polls following UTSA win
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Texas A&M football: Aggies ranking in Week 2 polls following UTSA win
Where is Texas A&M football in the initial college football rankings? See where Aggies stand ahead of Week 2.
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September 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Texas A&M football: Aggies ranking in Week 2 polls following UTSA win
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Texas A&M played 10 OL on Saturday, and it wasn't just because of a lead.
It's a pattern that may continue, says HC Mike Elko.
"We think we have a lot of depth in that group, and I think we have kids that are capable of playing at a championship level."
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It's a pattern that may continue, says HC Mike Elko.
"We think we have a lot of depth in that group, and I think we have kids that are capable of playing at a championship level."
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Texas A&M football: Mike Elko details plan for Aggies offensive line group
Texas A&M's Mike Elko met with reporters Tuesday to discuss the Aggies' strategy of utilizing depth and implementing a rotation for their veteran offensive line.
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September 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Texas A&M played 10 OL on Saturday, and it wasn't just because of a lead.
It's a pattern that may continue, says HC Mike Elko.
"We think we have a lot of depth in that group, and I think we have kids that are capable of playing at a championship level."
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
It's a pattern that may continue, says HC Mike Elko.
"We think we have a lot of depth in that group, and I think we have kids that are capable of playing at a championship level."
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Week 2 is upon us:
Texas A&M football: 5 things to know about Utah State ahead of Week 2
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Texas A&M football: 5 things to know about Utah State ahead of Week 2
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A&M football: 5 things to know about Utah State ahead of Week 2
Texas A&M football continues the 2025 season against the Utah State Aggies. Here's everything you need to know about the Week 2 opponent.
www.statesman.com
September 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Week 2 is upon us:
Texas A&M football: 5 things to know about Utah State ahead of Week 2
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Texas A&M football: 5 things to know about Utah State ahead of Week 2
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It's not groundbreaking analysis to say A&M's WRs got an A on Saturday.
But how did the rest of the position groups fare?
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But how did the rest of the position groups fare?
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Texas A&M vs UTSA grades: Aggies' WRs, DBs shine in win over Roadrunners
Texas A&M football got its first win of the season Saturday. The win had some positive aspects, but also some things to improve. We graded it all.
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August 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It's not groundbreaking analysis to say A&M's WRs got an A on Saturday.
But how did the rest of the position groups fare?
Read: www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
But how did the rest of the position groups fare?
Read: www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
No A&M WR had 8 receptions in a game in 2024, and only once did a wideout surpass 120 yards.
Mario Craver did both in Week 1.
"It's just something they brought me here to do.”
The combination of Craver and KC Concepcion looked as advertised last night:
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Mario Craver did both in Week 1.
"It's just something they brought me here to do.”
The combination of Craver and KC Concepcion looked as advertised last night:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M football: Mario Craver, KC Concepcion shine in Aggies debut
Texas A&M football put money into its wide receiver this offseason. After one game, the Aggies should feel confident about the early payoff from the investment.
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August 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
No A&M WR had 8 receptions in a game in 2024, and only once did a wideout surpass 120 yards.
Mario Craver did both in Week 1.
"It's just something they brought me here to do.”
The combination of Craver and KC Concepcion looked as advertised last night:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Mario Craver did both in Week 1.
"It's just something they brought me here to do.”
The combination of Craver and KC Concepcion looked as advertised last night:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M vs UTSA game score: Live updates from Week 1 in Kyle Field
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Texas A&M vs UTSA game score: Live updates from Week 1 in Kyle Field
It's Texas A&M vs UTSA in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. Follow along for live scores and game updates at Kyle Field.
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August 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Texas A&M vs UTSA game score: Live updates from Week 1 in Kyle Field
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Tomorrow's game day, Texas A&M fans. And what better way to get ready than by diving into a scouting report on the Aggies' Week 1 opponent, UTSA?
That, plus a prediction as A&M prepares for Week 1 action at Kyle Field:
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That, plus a prediction as A&M prepares for Week 1 action at Kyle Field:
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M vs. UTSA: Scouting report, prediction for Week 1
Texas A&M football opens the 2025 season against the UTSA Roadrunners. Here's everything you need to know about the meeting, including predictions.
www.houstonchronicle.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Tomorrow's game day, Texas A&M fans. And what better way to get ready than by diving into a scouting report on the Aggies' Week 1 opponent, UTSA?
That, plus a prediction as A&M prepares for Week 1 action at Kyle Field:
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
That, plus a prediction as A&M prepares for Week 1 action at Kyle Field:
www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/colle...
Do you want all of your Texas A&M football news conveniently & in one spot?
We got you covered.
Friday kicks off the 1st edition of ‘Aggies Insider’ newsletter.
All Aggies, every week.
Literally takes seconds to sign up.
Don’t miss a thing!
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We got you covered.
Friday kicks off the 1st edition of ‘Aggies Insider’ newsletter.
All Aggies, every week.
Literally takes seconds to sign up.
Don’t miss a thing!
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Aggies Insider Newsletter
Sign up to receive the latest Aggies news, delivered to your inbox weekly.
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August 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Do you want all of your Texas A&M football news conveniently & in one spot?
We got you covered.
Friday kicks off the 1st edition of ‘Aggies Insider’ newsletter.
All Aggies, every week.
Literally takes seconds to sign up.
Don’t miss a thing!
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We got you covered.
Friday kicks off the 1st edition of ‘Aggies Insider’ newsletter.
All Aggies, every week.
Literally takes seconds to sign up.
Don’t miss a thing!
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DL Dayon Hayes saw the opportunity A&M presented:
A chance to fill a void left by 3 early draft picks.
With that change comes anxiety about how they’ll perform.
It’s a sentiment Hayes doesn’t share.
"I don't think nobody should be concerned, man.”
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A chance to fill a void left by 3 early draft picks.
With that change comes anxiety about how they’ll perform.
It’s a sentiment Hayes doesn’t share.
"I don't think nobody should be concerned, man.”
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M football: Transfer Dalton Hayes is confident in defense
Dayon Hayes joins Texas A&M football, helping to fill the gap left by three draft picks on the DL. Despite the change, Hayes is confident in the group.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
DL Dayon Hayes saw the opportunity A&M presented:
A chance to fill a void left by 3 early draft picks.
With that change comes anxiety about how they’ll perform.
It’s a sentiment Hayes doesn’t share.
"I don't think nobody should be concerned, man.”
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
A chance to fill a void left by 3 early draft picks.
With that change comes anxiety about how they’ll perform.
It’s a sentiment Hayes doesn’t share.
"I don't think nobody should be concerned, man.”
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
UTSA’s defense is going to look completely different than in 2024, & there’s questions about how it will all come together vs Texas A&M.
I sat down with @gregluca.bsky.social to talk about that & much more in the latest episode of Behind Enemy Lines:
youtu.be/20yMeB0Zew0?...
I sat down with @gregluca.bsky.social to talk about that & much more in the latest episode of Behind Enemy Lines:
youtu.be/20yMeB0Zew0?...
August 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
UTSA’s defense is going to look completely different than in 2024, & there’s questions about how it will all come together vs Texas A&M.
I sat down with @gregluca.bsky.social to talk about that & much more in the latest episode of Behind Enemy Lines:
youtu.be/20yMeB0Zew0?...
I sat down with @gregluca.bsky.social to talk about that & much more in the latest episode of Behind Enemy Lines:
youtu.be/20yMeB0Zew0?...
Too optimistic? Perhaps, but I don’t believe so.
This Texas A&M football team has a chance to be really good this year and I’m not afraid to say it.
I call it how I see it with my official game-by-game prediction for the 2025 season:
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This Texas A&M football team has a chance to be really good this year and I’m not afraid to say it.
I call it how I see it with my official game-by-game prediction for the 2025 season:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M football: Game-by-game prediction for Aggies 2025 season
Texas A&M football faces another tough schedule this season. Here's our prediction for how the Aggies will finish in 2025.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Too optimistic? Perhaps, but I don’t believe so.
This Texas A&M football team has a chance to be really good this year and I’m not afraid to say it.
I call it how I see it with my official game-by-game prediction for the 2025 season:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
This Texas A&M football team has a chance to be really good this year and I’m not afraid to say it.
I call it how I see it with my official game-by-game prediction for the 2025 season:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
RB Le’Veon Moss is “good to go” for Week 1, according to Texas A&M HC Mike Elko.
Unfortunately, the news isn’t so positive for WR Jerome Myles and OL Reuben Fatheree.
Also, an update on a winner for the QB2 spot.
The latest from Aggies’ football:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Unfortunately, the news isn’t so positive for WR Jerome Myles and OL Reuben Fatheree.
Also, an update on a winner for the QB2 spot.
The latest from Aggies’ football:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M football injury updates on Le'Veon Moss, Jerome Myles, Reuben Fatheree II
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko met with reporters for the first time on Tuesday and gave an update on several Aggies' injury statuses ahead of Week 1.
www.statesman.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
RB Le’Veon Moss is “good to go” for Week 1, according to Texas A&M HC Mike Elko.
Unfortunately, the news isn’t so positive for WR Jerome Myles and OL Reuben Fatheree.
Also, an update on a winner for the QB2 spot.
The latest from Aggies’ football:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Unfortunately, the news isn’t so positive for WR Jerome Myles and OL Reuben Fatheree.
Also, an update on a winner for the QB2 spot.
The latest from Aggies’ football:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
🚨 New podcast🚨
It's officially Week 1 now, so the show rolls on with opponent-specific guests!
Everything you need to know about UTSA:
Behind Enemy Lines: A Texas A&M Football podcast featuring San Antonio Express-News beat reporter @gregluca.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20yM...
It's officially Week 1 now, so the show rolls on with opponent-specific guests!
Everything you need to know about UTSA:
Behind Enemy Lines: A Texas A&M Football podcast featuring San Antonio Express-News beat reporter @gregluca.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20yM...
Behind Enemy Lines: A Texas A&M Football podcast featuring Greg Luca
YouTube video by Austin American-Statesman
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August 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🚨 New podcast🚨
It's officially Week 1 now, so the show rolls on with opponent-specific guests!
Everything you need to know about UTSA:
Behind Enemy Lines: A Texas A&M Football podcast featuring San Antonio Express-News beat reporter @gregluca.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20yM...
It's officially Week 1 now, so the show rolls on with opponent-specific guests!
Everything you need to know about UTSA:
Behind Enemy Lines: A Texas A&M Football podcast featuring San Antonio Express-News beat reporter @gregluca.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=20yM...
5 things to know about the UTSA Roadrunners ahead of Week 1:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
A&M football: 5 things to know about UTSA ahead of Week 1
Texas A&M football kicks off the 2025 season against the UTSA Roadrunners. Here's everything you need to know about the Aggies' Week 1 opponent.
www.statesman.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
5 things to know about the UTSA Roadrunners ahead of Week 1:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
It’s officially game week.
With that, Texas A&M aims to achieve its first double-digit win season since 2012, and just its third in the last 30 years.
I discuss how it could do just that in 2025:
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With that, Texas A&M aims to achieve its first double-digit win season since 2012, and just its third in the last 30 years.
I discuss how it could do just that in 2025:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M Aggies' path to 10 wins: What Mike Elko must do to hit double-digit wins
Texas A&M football enters 2025 with hope after a rollercoaster 2024 season. The Aggies showed signs of promise, but can they find consistency this year?
www.statesman.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It’s officially game week.
With that, Texas A&M aims to achieve its first double-digit win season since 2012, and just its third in the last 30 years.
I discuss how it could do just that in 2025:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
With that, Texas A&M aims to achieve its first double-digit win season since 2012, and just its third in the last 30 years.
I discuss how it could do just that in 2025:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
If you would’ve told me a year ago I would have a full-page spread feature story in the Houston Chronicle, I wouldn’t have believed you.
Your life can change overnight. Don’t stop.
Your life can change overnight. Don’t stop.
August 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
If you would’ve told me a year ago I would have a full-page spread feature story in the Houston Chronicle, I wouldn’t have believed you.
Your life can change overnight. Don’t stop.
Your life can change overnight. Don’t stop.
Texas A&M CB Will Lee III didn't need extra motivation heading into the 2025 season.
However, a curious omission from the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List has fueled a fire for the Aggies' CB1.
"That's my chip on my shoulder this season, for sure."
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However, a curious omission from the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List has fueled a fire for the Aggies' CB1.
"That's my chip on my shoulder this season, for sure."
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Texas A&M football: CB Will Lee III 'feels disrespected' by Jim Thorpe watch list snub
Texas A&M CB Will Lee III enters 2025 with extra motivation after not being named to the Jim Thorpe watch list this offseason.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Texas A&M CB Will Lee III didn't need extra motivation heading into the 2025 season.
However, a curious omission from the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List has fueled a fire for the Aggies' CB1.
"That's my chip on my shoulder this season, for sure."
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
However, a curious omission from the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List has fueled a fire for the Aggies' CB1.
"That's my chip on my shoulder this season, for sure."
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Tuesday was the final practice of the preseason open to media.
Here is what I saw in Texas A&M football’s 16th practice 👀:
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Here is what I saw in Texas A&M football’s 16th practice 👀:
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Texas A&M football: What we saw from Aggies' 4th week of practice
Tuesday was the final preseason camp practice open to the media. Here are observations from the action.
www.statesman.com
August 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Tuesday was the final practice of the preseason open to media.
Here is what I saw in Texas A&M football’s 16th practice 👀:
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Here is what I saw in Texas A&M football’s 16th practice 👀:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Theo Ohrstrom is the lone returnee for Texas A&M's revamped TE room.
Despite several new faces, "Thor" expects big things from his group in 2025.
"I think we've taken a really big step physically. I feel like we've been physically dominant all of camp."
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Despite several new faces, "Thor" expects big things from his group in 2025.
"I think we've taken a really big step physically. I feel like we've been physically dominant all of camp."
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
A&M's TE room expects to be more explosive, tough in run game in 2025
Texas A&M football's tight end room struggled in 2024. With new additions and a revamped offensive unit, the group expects a big jump this year.
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August 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Theo Ohrstrom is the lone returnee for Texas A&M's revamped TE room.
Despite several new faces, "Thor" expects big things from his group in 2025.
"I think we've taken a really big step physically. I feel like we've been physically dominant all of camp."
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Despite several new faces, "Thor" expects big things from his group in 2025.
"I think we've taken a really big step physically. I feel like we've been physically dominant all of camp."
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...