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Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) pushes away Tennessee defensive back Kenney Solomon (31) during an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Combo of injuries, opt outs taking toll on SEC rosters

By Brett Martel Oct. 28, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass as Auburn linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) tries to tackle him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. DeVonta Smith could be tearing up the NFL instead of the Southeastern Conference. The Alabama standout has 38 receptions for 483 yards and four touchdowns in four games. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
SEC standouts who returned for more finding success so far

By Mark Long Oct. 21, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019 file photo, Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. The coronavirus pandemic has shut down much of Division I football, but with three of the Power Five leagues still playing, there are still some big games to look forward to. Florida faces a tough test on Oct. 10, 2020, at Texas A&M. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Mond leads No. 10 Texas A&M in opener against Vanderbilt

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 02:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Texas A&M's Kellen Mond (11) directs his team against Texas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. As Jimbo Fisher enters his third season at Texas A&M he has a luxury afforded to very few coaches: a four-year starter at quarterback in Kellen Mond. Mond is one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the nation this season after starting 36 games in his first three seasons with the Aggies. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Mond leads No. 10 Texas A&M in opener against Vanderbilt

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 24, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Dru Brown looks to pass the ball against Texas A&M during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Mond leads A&M to 24-21 win over Oklahoma St. in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2019 10:17 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) avoids Mississippi linebacker Jacquez Jones (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Burrow wants big home finale when No. 1 LSU hosts Texas A&M

By Brett Martel Nov. 29, 2019 12:56 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) makes a catch for a touchdown as Texas A&M defensive back Debione Renfro (29) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Defense shines, No. 4 Georgia prevails 19-13 vs Texas A&M

By Paul Newberry Nov. 23, 2019 07:00 PM EST

Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) celebrates with fans after the team defeated Auburn 21-14 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 4 Georgia looks to get more offensive against Texas A&M

By Paul Newberry Nov. 22, 2019 10:15 AM EST

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) tries to fight off a tackle by Texas A&M defensive back Clifford Chattman (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mond accounts for 5 TDs as Aggies beat Mississippi St. 49-30

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 26, 2019 03:46 PM EDT

Texas A&M wide receiver Kendrick Rogers (13) catches a touchdown pass over Mississippi defensive back Deantre Prince (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Fumble recovery, late TD helps Texas A&M beat Ole Miss 24-17

By Chris Burrows Oct. 19, 2019 11:47 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks down field to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Nix helps No. 8 Auburn over No. 17 Texas A&M 28-20

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 21, 2019 07:24 PM EDT

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn watches warmups before an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 8 Auburn faces big road test at No. 17 Texas A&M

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 20, 2019 01:23 PM EDT

Lamar quarterback Jordan Hoy (1) runs out of the pocket against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Spiller helps No. 16 Texas A&M to 62-3 rout of Lamar

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 14, 2019 10:32 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) out runs Georgia Tech's Tariq Carpenter to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Etienne leads No. 1 Clemson to 16th straight win

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2019 12:35 AM EDT

Texas State quarterback Tyler Vitt (11) looks to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mond accounts for 4 TDs at No. 12 A&M routs Texas St. 41-7

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 30, 2019 12:02 AM EDT

UAB brings 8-game winning streak to game against Texas A&M

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 16, 2018 12:10 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Normally a break from Southeastern Conference play with a game against a Conference USA team might be seen as a nice breather for Texas...