Despite playing without all but one starter in the secondary, the Aggie defense looked more like the unit that will have to show up against LSU. Billy has ten defensive thoughts on the game.

Though he says he's still not fully back to form, A&M defensive end Myles Garrett reminded everyone how crucial he is to the Aggies' success in a dominant performance Saturday.

Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin, Myles Garrett, Jake Hubenak, Josh Reynolds and Larry Pryor visit with the media after defeating UTSA at Kyle Field.

Despite a sometimes lackluster performance and struggling to score points, the Aggies held the visiting Roadrunners to 10 points and broke their two-game losing streak.

Coming off of consecutive disappointing losses, Texas A&M is looking to rebound against UTSA. All that stands in their way are a few dynamic running backs and receivers and a dual-threat QB. The Aggie defense will have to step up in a big way on Saturday.

Texas A&M has plummeted to No. 25 in the College Football Playoff rankings after two bad losses to Mississippi schools. Where can the Aggies go from here? Billy Liucci discusses that and more in the second half of this two-part series.

As All American defensive end Myles Garrett has limped through the second half of the season, the A&M defense has also come up lame. A healthy Garrett is a must for A&M against LSU next Thursday.

After watching their playoff hopes crumble last week in Starkville, A&M seemed determined to right the ship at home against Ole Miss. Instead they came apart late, falling 29-28.

After a week of disappointment and questions, Texas A&M has the opportunity to provide some meaningful answers with a win against a Rebels team facing its own struggles.

When Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald scampered 74 yards for a touchdown on the Bulldogs' first snap, he did it on a play the A&M offense has executed to perfection all season.

Texas A&M has made a mantra of not looking ahead and just being 1-0 this week. With the opportunity for a 10- or 11-win season still ahead of them, that kind of focus is imperative against Ole Miss this week.

Texas A&M's defense has struggled mightily against zone read schemes for three weeks, allowing over 1,000 rushing yards during that span. Mississippi State punched the Aggies in the mouth, and the Maroon and White folded down the stretch.

Texas A&M's dominant performance against an overmatched New Mexico State squad gave the Aggies a chance to see how some of their young talent is developing and to rest players that will be key to the defense's success as the season wears on.

Texas A&M's defense had it's ups and downs on Saturday, but two back-breaking plays kept the performance from earning a high grade. Billy Liucci provides his breakdown of the Ags' performance against the Tide.

Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin is well-acquainted with the ways Jalen Hurts can gash a defense, having recruited him for years. Sumlin's Aggies will have to put that knowledge to use to control Hurts and beat Bama.

Saturday's top 10 SEC West showdown in Tuscaloosa will be a battle of heavyweights at virtually every position on the field. To prevail the scoreboard, the Aggies will have to win individual battles on several fronts.

Hopes of A&M occupying the top spot in college football often have been little more than fantasy. Facing a thus far immovable No. 1 Alabama, the Aggies have a real chance to fulfill that dream scenario.

Though plenty will be written about the coaches this week, especially the head man in Tuscaloosa, Saturday's battle between the top-ranked Tide and sixth-ranked Aggies will feature as elite a lineup of players as you'll see all season.