Sometimes, college football season-openers can feature opponents that are either too soft or too hard, much like a children's story. For Mike Elko's second year leading Texas A&M, this weekend's matchup with UTSA feels just right for the Aggies.

The arrival of a new football season is traditionally accompanied by new hope and optimism, but for Texas A&M fans, there is a sense that the traditional preseason optimism is fading. It’s OK for Aggies to be optimistic for this season, and it's actually warranted.

Eight months have passed since Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko expressed frustration with the Aggies’ pass coverage following a Las Vegas Bowl loss to USC. Those issues need to be addressed in this weekend’s season-opener against UTSA at Kyle Field.

Don't worry, we've cut the Yellowstone, Grand Teton and wildlife discussion into its own video as Fightin' Texas Aggie football is only NINE days away! Back from a quick, nature-filled vacation, Billy Liucci tackles another round of subscriber questions as fall camp winds down.

After starting nine games last year, cornerback Dezz Ricks enters his second season in the Texas A&M program with heightened expectations. If the Aggie secondary is to really be an improved unit, Ricks projects to be a big reason why.

Texas A&M will hold its 12th fall practice on Wednesday evening, but there are still plenty of questions surrounding Mike Elko's Aggies with kickoff just 17 days away. Along with a few thoughts on Star Wars, Billy Liucci sat down to tackle another round of subscriber questions.

Coming off an 8-5 campaign in Mike Elko's debut season in College Station, Texas A&M is ranked No. 19 in the Associated Press' preseason poll. The Maroon & White are also ranked No. 21 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.

At times, Texas A&M's defense was victimized through the air, but the Aggies' inability to stop the run was equally devastating. With 2024 in the rearview and 2025 quickly approaching, Mike Elko has aimed to upgrade the secondary and limit big plays on the ground.

A season ago, the Aggies managed just 25 total sacks, but in 2025, that number figures to increase for several different reasons. Chief among them is Cashius Howell, who managed four sacks in 2024 and continued to improve late in the season while adapting to life in the SEC.

The second week of Fall Camp has begun as the Fightin' Texas Aggies hit the practice fields on Monday night for their fifth workout of the fall. Following the portion of practice open to the media, Olin Buchanan discusses his key observations from the availability.

Safety Marcus Ratcliffe made 12 starts in his first season as an Aggie, but he is making positive impacts both on the field in the SEC and off it with his charitable initiatives. In an exclusive sit-down, Ratcliffe spoke about his offseason focus, his "Mission 3:12" project and much more.

TexAgs' co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Live on Monday morning to provide more insight as fall camp continues in Aggieland. Liucci discussed Jayce Johnson's commitment, what Tyreek Chappell's return means for the Aggie secondary and more.

With plenty of experience returning along with talented newcomers, there are many reasons for optimism when it comes to Mike Elko's second year squad. In this second installment of Five in Five, Billy Liucci details key positions and those primed to make a big impact this fall.

For a second consecutive day, the Fightin' Texas Aggies were back on the practice field as the Maroon & White held its second Fall Camp workout on Thursday. Following the portion of practice open to the media, Olin Buchanan discusses his key observations from the availability.

Will Lee III is back for another year in Texas A&M's defensive backfield, but Mike Elko & Co. have added a second "blanket" in the secondary. With Julian Humphrey and Jordan Shaw added to an experienced group, Lee is confident the Ags can find comfort in the secondary.

TexAgs' co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Live on Thursday morning to discuss a handful of topics on the last day of SEC Media Days 2025. Liucci previewed Texas A&M before the Aggies take the stage, which players to watch and much more.

Mike Elko and Texas A&M will finally take center stage on Thursday, alongside Missouri, Kentucky and Arkansas at SEC Media Days. Here are some questions that the Aggies, Tigers, Wildcats and Razorbacks might face on Day 4 in Atlanta.

We're going overtime! TexAgs' co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined Monday’s edition of TexAgs Live and spent some additional time chatting about A&M's latest 2026 addition, Tristian Givens, as well as position groups he is high and low on.