5 Thoughts: No. 15 Texas A&M 78, Texas A&M-Commerce 46

With the advent of secret scrimmages gone public and a charity exhibition in a hostile environment, Monday’s season-opening 78-46 win over Texas A&M-Commerce felt more like a last tune-up as opposed to a feel-good opener to the 2023-2024 campaign. Expectations are high for No. 15 Texas A&M, which is reflected in the difficult early-season slate.

Unlike recent years, the Aggies do not have time to ease into the new season.