Texas A&M Aggies Move Up in AP Poll
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Texas A&M hosts Auburn in Week 5 of the college football season, and the Aggies look to avoid upset for the second year in the row.
Texas A&M didn't score many style points in a 16-10 win over Auburn but Aggies are unbeaten through four games for first time since 2016.
Through the first month of the season, much of the talk about Texas A&M football has centered on its offense. In Week 5, it was the defense that stepped up big.
Even Oklahoma and Texas, both on bye week, benefited from the top-10 shakeup, with the Sooners bouncing from No. 7 to No. 5 and the Longhorns moving up a spot to No. 9. Texas Tech, also off, was bumped up a spot from No. 12 to No. 11.
Entering the game, Texas A&M ranked in the bottom 100 nationally in 3rd down efficiency, which, by any standard, will not result in winning close games. On Saturday, Auburn was at its worst, finishing 0-13 on third down, compared to the Aggies' 3-14 showing.
Here's at look at Auburn football's snap counts and some advanced stats from its loss to Texas A&M on Saturday.
Kickoff from Kyle Field in College Station, TX, is at 3:30 p.m. ET. The all-time series is tied 7-7. The Aggies are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Texas A&M vs. Auburn odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 52.
Today’s SEC football slate features the No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies taking on the Auburn Tigers in what should be a fantastic Week 5 matchup.
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Texas A&M stock report, who shined in Saturday’s game against Auburn
Here are the individuals who stood out and those who need to step up after Week 5: