Laremy Tunsil is back — just in time to line up across from Myles Garrett. Can Kyle Allen bounce back? He'll have to. In a game sure to be determined in the trenches and through the air, a select few can make the difference.

Though the stat sheet may not fully reflect it yet, John Chavis' defense is transforming into a stout one before everyone's eyes. The clearest indicators of that fact in a mostly stifling performance against Mississippi State came in the form of now-characteristic big plays.

For yet another season, the Razorbacks had the Aggie defense's number. Or did they? A&M did struggle, but espite what the paper says, the film tells another story — of clutch plays, stout planning and plenty of teachable moments.

Last season's thriller between Texas A&M and Arkansas seems a distant memory with the teams' current iterations headed in different directions. Still, the winner will be determined by which playmakers get the best of their counterparts.

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.

Though his optimism is interspersed with caution, Kevin Sumlin is feeling good about Texas A&M's progress after Fall Camp's first scrimmage. In saying as much after Monday's practice, he also raised the bar higher.

A&M safety Armani Watts burst onto the scene in 2014 with a strong appearance in the Aggies' opener against South Carolina. The team leader in interceptions last year, can Watts build on that as a sophomore?

Every team seeks at least one standout at every level of the defense. Some may have more; some may not have any. In the Southeastern Conference, which defensive triumvirates will enter 2015 atop the list?

Still an underclassman, A&M safety Armani Watts looks to improve on his breakout freshman year and could be one of, if not the best defensive back the Aggies have on their roster entering the 2015 season.

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.

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.

On Monday, Gabe and Olin looked back on the 2014 season and doled out awards for 'Song of the Year (best game)', 'Single of the Year (best play)', 'Producer of the Year (best position coach)' and many more.

During Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Radio, former A&M DB Jordan Pugh joined the program to discuss adjusting to a new coordinator as a player, A&M safety Armani Watts and '15 safety commit Larry Pryor.

As it often did this season, the Aggie defense played just well enough in spurts against LSU to make its struggles against the run all the more frustrating. The takeaways from the game could help in remaking it.

None will argue the Aggies deserved to win Thursday night's 23-17 clunker. They had a chance, however — one taken away in the game's closing minutes. Now A&M will turn to a bowl game and offseason questions.

Playing for their only home conference win of the season, the Aggies were dominated for much of the game but could have won it late. Instead, a no-call led to an INT and appropriate end to a frustrating season.

In what may have otherwise been remembered as a somewhat respectable performance by the Aggie D, an utter collapse on three third-quarter touchdown runs sealed its fate. John Harris details it X's & O's-style.