KRISTIE RIEKEN
Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) reacts with teammate DeMarvin Leal (8) after intercepting a pass from LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
CFP buzz muted for No. 5 Texas A&M, despite just one loss

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 16, 2020 05:41 PM EST
Texas A&M has a shot to make the College Football Playoff for the first

Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) reacts with teammate DeMarvin Leal (8) after intercepting a pass from LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Spiller, defense lead No. 5 Texas A&M to 20-7 win over LSU

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 28, 2020 11:11 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — On a night when its offense struggled, No. 5

LSU coach Ed Orgeron walks on the sidelines against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 5 Texas A&M looks for 5th straight win in visit from LSU

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 27, 2020 04:14 PM EST
LSU trounced Texas A&M 50-7 last season in its march to the national title.

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, center, celebrate with fans in the stands after the Gators defeated Georgia in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
SEC has a new look in 2020 with rise of Aggies and Gators

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 11, 2020 06:30 PM EST
The Southeastern Conference has a new look this season. Top

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) takes a snap during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Texas A&M won 48-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 5 Texas A&M pauses after 2 positive virus tests

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 09, 2020 02:46 PM EST
No. 5 Texas A&M paused in-person activities on Monday after a player and a

Texas A&M running back Ainias Smith (0) stays in bounds for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mond leads No. 8 Texas A&M to 42-31 win over Arkansas

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 31, 2020 11:18 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Kellen Mond threw for 260 yards and three

Arkansas defensive back Grant Morgan (31) celebrates as he returns an interception for a touchdown against Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 8 Texas A&M looks for 9th straight victory over Arkansas

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 29, 2020 02:03 AM EDT
Arkansas has won two Southeastern Conference games this season after going

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) pass down field during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Spiller helps No. 21 A&M top No. 4 Florida 41-38

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 10, 2020 03:59 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jimbo Fisher got his first win against a top-five

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. Mond will lead No. 10 Texas A&M in the opener against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
No. 4 Florida looks to improve defense against No. 21 A&M

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 08, 2020 01:54 PM EDT
Through two games, the fourth-ranked Florida Gators have done just about

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) rushes for a first down against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 17-12. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Spiller leads No. 10 Texas A&M over Vanderbilt 17-12

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 26, 2020 11:36 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Isaiah Spiller had 117 yards rushing, Ainias

Texas A&M University Yell Leader Jacob Huffman takes a knee while looking over the empty stands at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas during the first Midnight Yell Practice this season early Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Due to Coronavirus restrictions, the Texas A&M Band were the only crowd allowed in the normally packed stands for the traditional game day event in College Station, Texas. (Sam Craft/Pool Photo via AP)
COVID-19 forces Texas A&M to keep fans out of Midnight Yell

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 26, 2020 03:53 AM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M’s five Yell Leaders ran into an

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
No. 10 Texas A&M took two big hits when top receiver Jhamon Ausbon and

FILE - Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. 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. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Mond back in 4th year as starter to lead No. 13 Texas A&M

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 01, 2020 02:00 PM EDT
As Jimbo Fisher enters his third season at Texas A&M he has a luxury

FILE - In this 1981 file photo, Houston coach Bill Yeoman watches the football team practice in Houston. Yeoman, the longtime Houston football coach who led the Cougars to four Southwest Conference titles and a school-record 160 victories, has died. He was 92. The university announced the death Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, without providing details. Son, Bill Jr., told ESPN his father died of pneumonia and kidney failure. (Larry Reese/Houston Chronicle via AP, File)
Yeoman, who coached Houston for 25 seasons, dead at 92

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 12, 2020 07:14 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Bill Yeoman, the longtime Houston football coach who led the

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2015, file photo, Grambling State's marching band performs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California in Berkeley, Calif. HBCUs in the Southwestern Athletic Conference have fared well economically so far despite the shutdown of sports because of the new coronavirus. But these programs could take a huge financial hit if fans are banned from football games this fall because of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
HBCUs work to return to sports amid new coronavirus

By Kristie Rieken May. 23, 2020 02:49 AM EDT
In the 100 years since the Southwestern Athletic Conference was formed, the

A&M boss says full football sked could occur with Oct. start

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 08, 2020 07:46 PM EDT
Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp said Wednesday that officials believe a 13

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
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher talks to his team every day

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Austin, Texas. Hubbard was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Hubbard leads Oklahoma State against Texas A&M in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 26, 2019 04:10 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — At a time when many college stars skip bowl games, Oklahoma

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo, right, celebrates with linebacker Dakare Coston after defeating SMU during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 35-28. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
No. 24 Navy, amid big turnaround, eyes 1st win in Houston

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 29, 2019 12:33 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — No. 24 Navy has made a remarkable turnaround this season and has

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) throws a pass against South Carolina during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Aggies could play spoiler with games at Georgia, LSU

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 20, 2019 06:14 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M has yet to become a power in the