Breakdown: Roots of A&M's run defense failures

In what may have otherwise been remembered as a somewhat respectable performance by the Aggie D, an utter collapse on three third-quarter touchdown runs sealed its fate. John Harris details it X's & O's-style.

By John Harris

November 21, 2014

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For the first two-and-a-half quarters or so against Missouri, I really thought the Texas A&M defense was standing tough against an offense with some explosive potential. Then, three run plays in the third quarter ultimately sent the Aggies to a 34-27 grave.

What happened?

Glad you asked.

Play No. 1

1st and 10
+49 yard line
9:18 left in 3rd quarter

The Tigers had just gotten a first down on a throw from Maty Mauk to Jimmy Hunt on a key third down.

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