Ryan Brauninger

Ryan Brauninger

Recruiting & Baseball Analyst

Ryan joined TexAgs in August of 2015. A college baseball player at McNeese State (Class of '09), he moved to College Station in 2010 to pursue a Master's in sport management at Texas A&M. Since receiving his degree, Ryan has been active in the youth sports scene in the Brazos Valley, the state, and region — including a summer stint with USA Baseball. He is a member of the TexAgs Recruiting team and a baseball analyst.

90:25

B-Team: Sherrone Moore gets canned, snack facts & more

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Late afternoons are for the B-Team as Ryan Brauninger and the crew join you on the drive home each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon! On Episode 45 of the B-Team, Brauny and Richard Zane discuss Sherrone Moore's ouster in Ann Arbor and more.

24:24

Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White

Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

TexAgs' recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country presented by American Momentum Bank, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.

92:05

B-Team: Most-skilled athletes of all time, bowl game opt outs & more

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Late afternoons are for the B-Team as Ryan Brauninger and the crew join you on the drive home each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon! On Episode 44 of the B-Team, Brauny and Richard Zane discuss the most skilled athletes of all time and much more.

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9:24

Robert Bourdon ready to step up with the next wave of Maroon Goons

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Redshirt freshman Robert Bourdon has been seeing some playing time along Texas A&M's offensive line this fall as the Aggies put together an 11-1 regular-season record. On The Huddle, Bourdon spoke about his path to Aggieland, his role on the 2025 team and more.

11:13

Senior lineman Koli Faaiu still sees room to grow as postseason nears

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Offensive lineman Koli Faaiu is in his second season as a Maroon Goon, and he's part of an extremely experienced offensive front for Texas A&M. On The Huddle, Faaiu spoke about mentoring the youngsters, A&M's positional versatility along the line and more.

9:16

Boadi-Owusu explains how discipline has led A&M to success in 2025

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Wearing the famed No. 12 jersey for a second season, Nana Boadi-Owusu has a sack to his credit this fall. As the Aggies prepare for the College Football Playoff, the 12th Man joined The Huddle to discuss A&M's reset ahead of the postseason, his thoughts on Miami and more.

Five behind-the-scenes storylines you didn't know in the Class of 2026

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Another signing day has come and gone as Mike Elko and the Aggies finished out a top-10 2026 class last week. As is the case with every cycle, there are still storylines and things that go unreported publicly, and here are a handful that popped up with the Ags and 2026 prospects.

5:40

In-Home Visit: Kaden McCarty picks A&M over other Lone Star finalists

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

2027 defensive end Kaden McCarty had a final five full of schools in the Lone Star State, but in the end, the Cy Falls standout picked the Fightin' Texas Aggies. Our TexAgs Recruiting duo details the McCarty addition as Texas A&M's 2027 class is growing more and more impressive.

2027 Cy Fall EDGE Kaden McCarty commits to Texas A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Mike Elko and the Fightin' Texas Aggies picked up a big-time addition to the class of 2027 as Cy Falls EDGE Kaden McCarty has committed to Texas A&M. The Aggies won out for McCarty over the like of Texas, Texas Tech, Baylor and Houston.

Reminder: Kaden McCarty decision today at 5:30 PM

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Incoming freshmen unable to participate in practice

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

3:46

Highlights: South Oak Cliff blanks Port Neches-Groves to move on

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

The South Oak Cliff playoff train kept rolling along on Friday night as they shut out Port Neches-Groves in front of a rowdy crowd in Bryan. TexAgs was on hand for the matchup between the Golden Bears and Indians, and now, we bring you some of the highlights

TexAgs HS Football Thread: Regional Finals

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Texas A&M football's 2026 Signing Class Superlatives

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

The ink is drying on Mike Elko’s first complete signing class as the Aggies signed 29 prospects, with all but one enrolling in January. Following the Early Signing Period, the TexAgs recruiting team of Ryan Brauninger, Jason Howell and Cade Draughon hand out some class superlatives.

10 weeks until Opening Day - Aggie baseball discussion

7 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

81:05

B-Team: Celebrating national cookie day, CFP committee complaints & more

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Late afternoons are for the B-Team as Ryan Brauninger and the crew join you on the drive home each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon! On Episode 43 of the B-Team, Brauny and Richard Zane had too many calories and sugars on National Cookie Day and more.

7:05

Defensive tackle DJ Hicks views regular-season finale as a way to learn

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

DJ Hicks has appeared in all 12 games this fall and owns 22 total tackles, 6.5 tackles and three sacks on his record in 2025. On The Huddle, the sophomore defensive tackle spoke about learning through adversity at Texas, looking forward to the playoffs and more.

9:53

Young cornerback Deyjhon Pettaway is seeing his game improve

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

A true freshman from Katy Paetow, cornerback Deyjhon Pettaway has appeared in one game this fall as the Aggies have their sights set on the College Football Playoff. On The Huddle, Pettaway spoke about information he's learning as a youngster, working with the Aggie DBs and more.

Names added to 2026 commit list

8 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

6:15

In-Home Visit: Carsyn Baker joins '26 class during early signing period

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Mike Elko and the Aggies have made an addition to their 2026 class late in the cycle as Fairburn (GA) Langston Hughes tailback Carsyn Baker has committed to Texas A&M. Our TexAgs Recruiting duo details the 6-foot-1, 200-pounder following his Thursday announcement.