Olin Buchanan

Between too many players taking the day off and so much of the depth chart getting a chance to play, Texas A&M still handled its business against The Citadel on Saturday afternoon. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about the Aggies' 41-0 win at Kyle Field.

During his Monday afternoon media availability, A&M head coach Mike Elko said the Aggies need more than just a fast start out of the gate to contend with Alabama on the road. Elko also discussed the young standouts playing significant roles and his stance on a 24-team playoff.

This season, opponents have managed only seven receptions for 137 yards and one touchdown against Texas A&M cornerback Dezz Ricks, but this week, he'll be facing some old friends as the Alabama transfer returns to Tuscaloosa.

A number of surging teams, chief among them second-ranked BYU, hit the road after a landmark win last week. School policy obviously prohibits the Cougars from partaking in any alcohol consumption, but BYU must avoid a hangover of a different kind as they travel to face UCF.

Former SEC West foes meet for the first time since 2023 as the Fightin' Texas Aggies meet No. 13 Alabama on Saturday. Ahead of Texas A&M's Week 8 road trip to Tuscaloosa, Olin Buchanan identifies several key players to keep an eye on this weekend.

Texas A&M is among the nation's worst in affecting the quarterback with only five sacks through seven games this season, but putting more pressure on Alabama's Keelon Russell is likely a prerequisite to the Aggies pulling off an upset in Tuscaloosa.

Texas A&M is looking to complete a 180 in the middle of the season, while No. 13 Alabama is looking to stay alive in the CFP hunt. Olin Buchanan details the in-game matchups that will have the greatest impact on Saturday's contest in Tuscaloosa.

Five years ago, a struggling Texas A&M quarterback pulled off a shocking upset of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hoping to channel Zach Calzada's energy, Marcel Reed leads the 4-3 Aggies into Tuscaloosa this weekend, looking to repeat that phenomenal win.

Leading 20-17 late in the third quarter, Texas A&M had the ball, but a frustrating fourth-down failure that led to a fumble set up an Alabama landslide. That game-changing moment and 14 unanswered points relegated the Aggies to another predictable loss in Tuscaloosa.

For about 45 minutes of game time, Texas A&M threatened to pull off a big-time upset at Bryant-Denny Stadium, but too many mistakes and a futile fourth quarter kept the Aggies from joining the CFB chaos. Olin Buchanan shares what he learned, loved and loathed about the loss in Tuscaloosa.