KRISTIE RIEKEN
FILE - LSU quarterback Myles Brennan passes in the second half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 26, 2020. Brennan has decided to exit the transfer portal and return to LSU under new head coach Brian Kelly. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Thompson to lead Kansas State against LSU in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2022 04:31 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Quarterback Skylar Thompson will return from an ankle injury to start

FILE - Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala., July 21, 2021. No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues and season-ending injuries, the team announced Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. “It is unfortunate, but we just don’t have enough scholarship players available to field a team,” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said in a news release. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP sources: NCAA committee to consider replacing A&M in bowl

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 22, 2021 01:57 PM EST
No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against No. 20 Wake Forest on Dec.

Texas A&M wide receiver Moose Muhammad III (7) steps out of a tackle by Prairie View A&M defensive back Bryce Turner (19) for a 33-yard catch and run for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Achane, Spiller help No. 16 A&M rout Prairie View 52-3

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 20, 2021 03:08 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher worked all week

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) rushes for a gain as Auburn safety Smoke Monday (21) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 20-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 16 Texas A&M wraps up home schedule vs. Prairie View

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 18, 2021 02:41 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher continually

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) steps out of a tackle by South Carolina defensive back Jaylan Foster (12) for a first-down run during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 13 Texas A&M out to end home skid against No. 12 Auburn

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 04, 2021 12:53 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — No. 12 Auburn has made four visits to 13th-ranked

South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland (8) rolls out to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Wydermyer scores twice as No. 17 A&M routs Gamecocks 44-14

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 23, 2021 11:00 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Ainias Smith spoke to his Texas A&M teammates

South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland (8) and head coach Shane Beamer celebrate after a victory in an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Former grad assistant back at QB for SC against No. 17 A&M

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 21, 2021 12:59 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Former graduate assistant coach-turned

Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) celebrates with wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) after scoring a touchdown agent Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texas A&M beats No. 1 Alabama 41-38 on last-play field goal

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 10, 2021 12:05 AM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — During a speaking engagement this spring Texas A

Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) catches a pass for a touchdown over Mississippi State safety Fred Peters (38) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Top-ranked Alabama faces A&M team unranked after 2 losses

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 07, 2021 12:56 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — When Alabama opened the season ranked first and

Mississippi State wide receiver Makai Polk (10) and running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) react after Polk scored a touchdown against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Rogers leads Mississippi State to 26-22 win over No. 15 A&M

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 02, 2021 10:36 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Desperate for a boost after consecutive close

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown after getting past Arkansas defensive back LaDarrius Bishop, right, in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 15 Texas A&M hosts Leach, Mississippi State

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 30, 2021 01:51 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — No one is disputing that quarterback Zach Calzada

Texas A&M defensive lineman Tyree Johnson (3) reacts after sacking New Mexico quarterback Terry Wilson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Calzada throws 3 TDs as No. 7 A&M routs New Mexico 34-0

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 18, 2021 03:18 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Coach Jimbo Fisher certainly wasn’t

Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher heads off the field after the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. Texas A&M won 10-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Calzada makes 1st start as No. 7 Texas A&M hosts New Mexico

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 16, 2021 01:12 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Coach Jimbo Fisher insists that things won’t be

Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada runs for a short gain against Texas A&M in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. Texas A&M won 10-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
QB King out for No. 7 A&M after surgery to repair broken leg

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 13, 2021 03:55 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M quarterback Haynes King is out

Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) juggles the ball before making a first down catch against Kent State safety C.J. Holmes (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
O'Neal has 2 interceptions, No. 6 Texas A&M routs Kent State

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 04, 2021 11:47 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — After slogging through an uninspired first half,

FILE - In this July 21, 20121, file photo, Texas A & M head coach Jimbo Fisher speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala. Fisher enters the fourth season of his massive $75 million contract at Texas A&M having elevated the Aggies to among the top programs in the country. Now the challenge for Fisher and the Aggies is to take the next step and contend for their first national title since 1939. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
QB King to make 1st start for No. 6 A&M against Kent State

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 02, 2021 01:08 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Coach Jimbo Fisher admitted that he is a bit

FILE - In this July 21, 20121, file photo, Texas A & M head coach Jimbo Fisher speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala. Fisher enters the fourth season of his massive $75 million contract at Texas A&M having elevated the Aggies to among the top programs in the country. Now the challenge for Fisher and the Aggies is to take the next step and contend for their first national title since 1939. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Texas A&M votes to extend Fisher's contract through 2031

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 01, 2021 05:55 PM EDT
Texas A&M’s board of regents voted Wednesday to extend coach Jimbo Fisher’s

Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher speaks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Southeastern Conference media days, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 6 Texas A&M will replace Mond at QB with King or Calzada

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 17, 2021 02:19 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — For the first time since arriving at Texas A&amp

FILE - In this July 21, 20121, file photo, Texas A & M head coach Jimbo Fisher speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days in Hoover, Ala. Fisher enters the fourth season of his massive $75 million contract at Texas A&M having elevated the Aggies to among the top programs in the country. Now the challenge for Fisher and the Aggies is to take the next step and contend for their first national title since 1939. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Aggies look to take next step in Fisher's fourth season

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 08, 2021 05:12 PM EDT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Coach Jimbo Fisher enters the fourth season of

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