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.

The Aggies' odds on offense seem bleak with the nation's top D coming in. Truthfully, what Ole Miss has accomplished should instead be a ray of light in the darkness Wrecking Crew faithful are wandering in.

If any hope may arise from what Texas A&M put on display in Starkville, it's that the biggest obstacle to its success — and the power to overcome it — lies in its own hands, John Harris reveals in a thorough look.

The Aggies' toughest test yet presents itself in the form of an upper-echelon dual-threat QB, an elite D-line and a home team with momentum. How A&M counters — and how effectively — will make the difference.

Two of the conference's better quarterbacks lead diverse offenses against defenses with much to prove in Starkville. Outside of the signal-callers, several impact players have a chance to swing the game's outcome.

Two offenses that could not be more polar opposites, two defenses facing their most taxing test yet and one set of bragging rights on the line. Only one can win the battles that will determine the clash of West rivals.

A masterful performance on both sides of the ball led the Aggies to an easy victory (as expected), but the schemes they displayed were what stole the show. Houston Texans analyst John Harris shares his thoughts.

This is a new Aggie defense. That became clear with a strong showing on third down, against the run and in the backfield. As for the raw talent now lining the depth chart? It's only going to continue to get better.

Debuting a new weekly series, former Aggie LB Steve Solari sheds light with insider insights on when the Texas A&M defense's transformation began, how it was apparent in Columbia and how it can improve.

A slight improvement over 2013 was all any Aggie could ask for to open the season on the road against a top-10 opponent. Instead, the A&M defense provided compelling moments and a strong cause for hope.

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.

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?

As in 2013, some of Texas A&M's best players may be its most inexperienced. Indeed, youth again litters the Aggie depth chart — but in stark contrast to the season gone by, so does talent across the board.

Kenny Hill will lead the Aggies onto the field at South Carolina, but quarterback isn't the only position at which A&M has projected starters emerging. Meanwhile, several freshmen are making a final push.