The Mike Elko age formally starts simply 7 days from now. Texas A&M’s 2024 season will begin in high equipment, hosting 7th-ranked Notre Dame inside Kyle Field in prime-time show. This skilled lineup Elko acquired/ developed this offseason will be challenged right out of eviction, something Aggie fans aren’t utilized to after years of underwhelming openers that stopped working to challenge each group.
While the Fighting Irish presents an instant obstacle, if Texas A&M can surpass Notre Dame and beat McNeese State the following weekend, a journey to the Swamp to handle an extremely underrated Florida is simply the start of a gifted and knowledgeable quarterback slate the Aggie defense will deal with week after week.
A&M’s defense looks to be the group’s predominate strength, beginning and ending the protective line with the return of junior DE Shemar Stewart and senior DL Shemar Turner, and the offseason transfer portal acquisition of previous Purdue protective end Nic Scourton, who led the Big Ten in sacks (10) last season.
Who are the leading SEC signal callers Texas A&M’s defense will face this season? Here are my newest rankings.
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School: Auburn
2023 statistics: 1,755 passing backyards, 16 goals, 10 interceptions
Analysis: Payton Thorne’s very first season with the Tigers was underwhelming, as the previous Michigan State playmaker stopped working to discover any consistency throughout the season however still revealed durability, specifically in Auburn’s loss to Georgia late in the year. The 2024 season is Thorne’s last opportunity to show his worth.
Texas A&M will take a trip to Alabama to deal with Auburn on Saturday, November 23.
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School: Arkansas
2023 statistics: 1,752 passing lawns, 11 goals, 9 interceptions (with Boise State)
Analysis: Green’s arrival at Arkansas has brand-new OC Bobby Petrino delighted for what’s to come, as the legitimate duel-threat junior has a propensity for making plays out of structure while having adequate arm strength and precision to assist enhance the Razorback’s offense in year one.
Texas A&M will deal with Arkansas in Jerry World on Saturday, September 28
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School: South Carolina
2023 statistics: 86 passing lawns, 2 goals
Analysis: Sellers is the wildcard of the group, as South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer is desperate to discover the next signal caller that can hold up against typical offending line play and make plays beyond the pocket, as previous Gamecocks QB Spencer Rattler did his finest with what he was surrounded with. Sellers has a live arm and a lot of athleticism to be in the running for SEC Offensive Newcomer of the Year.
Texas A&M will take a trip to South Carolina to deal with the Gamecocks on Saturday, November 2.
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School: Mississippi State
2023 statistics: 2,188 passing backyards,