The turnaround John Chavis engineered in the Texas A&M defense is so stark as to seem whiplash-inducing. With depth, talent and confidence dominantly on display against a strong offense, the Aggies' ceiling appears much higher.

Texas A&M's quarterback competition is over, but in true Kevin Sumlin fashion, it's also not. Kyle Allen will maintain the reins heading into fall camp's final week, but Arizona State prep is on everyone's minds — as are a few more ongoing competitions.

From one freshman's rapid evolution to a successful position change and a pair of receivers' eye-opening days, Billy Liucci breaks down notes from Texas A&M's first scrimmage of Fall Camp 2015.

The outlook is the same for all at the start of fall practices: a spot on the field is up for grabs. Yet, for the sake of Texas A&M's success in 2015, five Aggies who are expected to fill vital roles will be counted on specifically to do so.

All around Aggieland and beyond, eager eyes will watch Kyle Allen and Kyler Murray duke it out for the title of Texas A&M's QB1 — and for good reason. However, heading into fall camp, competition that will be key to the Aggies' season also litters the rest of the roster.

Two-thirds of the way through an important spring, A&M has results both expected and surprising to work with. A number of Aggies have five more practices to state their case — and bolster their positions' outlooks.

During Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Radio, former A&M defensive back and TexAgs contributor Jordan Pugh joined the show to share his thoughts on the progress made by both the offense and defense this spring.

Spring was in the air on Tuesday in the Aggies' return to practices after a week-long break. From notable guests to intriguing two-deep lineups, there's plenty to digest after the first day outdoors on the Coolidge Fields.

A week off has done nothing to temper the quiet confidence leaking from the football facilities, where the Aggie offense appears to be on schedule and the talented pieces on defense may be finding their way.

By merely looking at recent trends, fans of the Aggies likely have an idea of which areas must see improvement next season. Yet, one above the rest is in dire need of inspired performances from unexpected sources.

With Kevin Sumlin's strong recruiting classes beginning to come into their own and an elite one on the way in 2015, fierce competition is to be expected up and down the roster. Five spots in particular may make all the difference.

During Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Radio, former A&M defensive back Jordan Pugh joined the show to share his take on preparing for the spring football season and to discuss Nick Harvey and Justin Dunning.

Littered across the roster are talented offensive pieces awaiting their chance and defenders who may find new life in John Chavis' system. Five of them have every opportunity — and all the talent — to become impact players.

Whatever second chance the Aggies afforded their season with the Auburn win, they then squandered. A final look begins with a defense that found a new level of defenseless in the game's most pivotal moments.

The two teams' last meeting featured several all-conference stars who are now peddling their trades in the NFL. The Aggies' young talent must lead the way, but the Tigers go to battle with some experienced leaders.

Shakeups weren't promised, but open competition was. Saturday's game won't tell A&M fans much about what awaits in the season's final stretch, but how certain Aggies play should say a great deal about them.

A long look in the mirror and a long period of work and reflection await the Aggies, who returned to College Station humiliated by the Tide. Overhauls must be made before the present situation becomes untenable.

A Saturday night brawl under the lights between two emergent SEC West powers will litter Kyle Field with stars, resting the latest outcome of what has been a hotly contested series on whose shine brightest.