Olin Buchanan

A stout second half and suffocating defense propelled eighth-ranked Texas A&M to a season-opening shutout of Missouri State underneath the lights of Kyle Field. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about A&M's Week 1 victory.

In his second season as the full-time starter, senior quarterback Marcel Reed is climbing the all-time passing lists at A&M, yet his impact and abilities are often disrespected. Aggie head coach Mike Elko is not among the detractors, as he called for more appreciation of the underappreciated Reed.

Texas A&M's offensive line had an up-and-down performance in Week 1 against Missouri State. In the second half, the Aggies had some issues up front, but in the second half, the refocused unit paved the way for a 50-0 victory.

Perhaps the only thing crazier than Britney Spears in 2007 was the college football season with 62 crazy upsets that included FOUR (4) No. 1 teams losing. However, one full week into 2026, the dramatics and storylines both on and off the field seem to indicate we're in for an insane fall.

After starting the year 1-0, No. 10 Texas A&M will face the Arizona State Sun Devils in Week 2, its only non-conference Power Four opponent of the season. Ahead of Saturday's 11 a.m. Red, White and Blue kickoff, Olin Buchanan identifies several key players to watch for.

After being left out of the College Football Playoff in 2025, Texas fans and even administrators tried to claim that the season-opening loss at Ohio State kept the Longhorns out of the 12-team field. Of course, that wasn't the case, as the Horns and Buckeyes meet for a rematch on Saturday night.

No. 10 Texas A&M will be tested in Week 2 as the Arizona State Sun Devils come to Kyle Field for an SEC vs. Big 12 showdown in Aggieland. Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups that will have the greatest impact on Saturday's non-conference contest.

After destroying Missouri State in Week 1, the 10th-ranked Fightin' Texas Aggies face a much more challenging test on Saturday as Arizona State comes to College Station. The 11 a.m. CT kickoff at Kyle Field pits a 2024 CFP qualifier against a 2025 Playoff team.

A Red, White & Blue Out at Kyle Field witnessed a lopsided Texas A&M victory as the Aggies red-white-and-blew out Arizona State on Saturday, 48-20. A pair of defensive scores allowed the Ags to pull away and comfortably beat the Sun Devils in Week 2.

It's easy to love a four-touchdown victory, but a deeper look at Texas A&M's 48-20 drubbing of Arizona State in Week 2 shows plenty of loathsome moments for Mike Elko and the Aggies to learn from as SEC play begins next Saturday.