Early Heisman contenders leading SEC's elite
The Southeastern Conference has a habit of picking up hardware — and it may happen again. After Week 1 a surprising star joins an established one. Meanwhile, two East teams must win to save their seasons.
#9 Texas A&M vs. Lamar: Players to Watch
An injury will give one little-used senior an important chance, while several Aggies will use Saturday's game to make strides. The Cardinals enter highly overmatched, but they'll go to battle with a few true talents.
Rapid Riser: Kenny Hill's path to national prominence
Not even assured of a starting spot until two weeks before the season's start, the sophomore quarterback turned himself into a prototypical passer in A&M's offense and inserted himself into the Heisman discussion.
Heisman Hopefuls: Unlikely name surges to the top
One quarterback in particular wasn't even assured of a starting spot until mid-August, but wrecked a ranked opponent's secondary to make waves nationwide. He leads the Week 2 rankings by TexAgs' Heisman voter.
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ESPN's Edward Aschoff's on Kenny Hill, A&M's win, the SEC overall
During Monday's edition of TexAgs Radio, ESPN.com SEC writer Edward Aschoff gave his take on Kenny Hill's breakout performance, A&M's win over South Carolina, and the rest of the weekend across the SEC.
Texas A&M 52, South Carolina 28: Offense in Review
Those who tuned in to the Aggies' demolition witnessed a thing of beauty: an offense that almost literally did everything right. For a unit with so much talent to start in mid-season form, what is A&M's ceiling?
Breakdown: How A&M picked apart USC's secondary
Highlighting one play in particular, 'The Sideline View' co-owner and Texans football analyst John Harris reveals the simple concepts the Aggies used to light up the Gamecocks' field and the national headlines.
Cover Story: Welcome to the next level, Aggies
If there were any questions about Kevin Sumlin's team or his program — and there were — they're gone. Using USC as its unfortunate victim, Texas A&M sent a message to the rest of the SEC on Thursday night.
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Aggies analyze win in Columbia, look at path ahead
The Aggies' overwhelming victory produced storylines and stars aplenty and shook up the outlook for the rest of the season, something Kevin Sumlin and his players discussed following Thursday night's result.
In Aggies' dominant win, Hill's star shines brightest
Texas A&M did as it willed on offense, played markedly better on defense and blew South Carolina out in its own stadium despite finding issues to work on. The sky may be the limit for the Aggies and their new leader.
Post-Game Review: Texas A&M 52, South Carolina 28
The Aggies shocked the nation on Thursday with a performance that turned the SEC race on its head. Led by Kenny Hill's record-breaking performance, A&M mustered the defense and star power to win going away.
#21 Texas A&M vs. #9 South Carolina: Key matchups
Very little is clear on paper in a bout that features so many ifs at so many positions. The Aggies have more than a chance of stealing an upset on the road — but they'll have to get the best of a few important battles.
#21 Texas A&M vs. #9 South Carolina: Players to Watch
New faces at quarterback. Talented backfields and receiving corps. Future stars on defense. The Aggies and Gamecocks will line up for the season with difference-makers all over the field — but which will prevail?
Aggie offense bracing for another run at greatness
Several of the pieces that carried Texas A&M to a spot among the nation's top five offenses in 2013 are gone, but there's little worry around the Bright Complex. A new set is in place — and readying quickly.
Hill to start, competition to continue in Aggieland
The battle for starting quarterback isn't concluded, according to Kevin Sumlin. For now, however, Texas A&M will head to South Carolina with a slight bit of experience under center and confidence in its starter.
A&M takes experience in Hill, but battle has two winners
There are two things Aggies know after the competition that was essentially too close to call: Kenny Hill will lead the offense when A&M opens up ... and Kyle Allen may already be among the SEC's best backups.
Kenny Hill named Texas A&M starting quarterback
Following a competition as dead even as any, the Aggies finally know who will get the first shot at replacing Johnny Manziel. With 12 days until the season opener, A&M announced Saturday that Hill will be the guy.
Pursuit of a Passer: Much to be seen in QB battle
Through the first week of camp it seems we're no closer to knowing the eventual winner of the open quarterback spot. Saturday's scrimmage, however, will be a benchmark — and the criteria is clear.
False Dichotomy: An idea hidden in the Hill-Allen battle
Kenny Hill or Kyle Allen? The question is simple, but the answer is not. With the realities of college football in mind, Kevin Sumlin could very well look at the two choices before him ... and opt instead for a third.
The Pageant Days: Notes from A&M's start to fall camp
Pads haven't gone on yet, but in limited action the competition across each positional group appears heated. The Aggies made an early impression on several fronts, but Liucci notes the best is yet to come.
