Texas A&M is mere days away from kickstarting its 2023 college football campaign in a season opener against New Mexico. Kickoff is set for Saturday, Sep. 2 at 6 p.m. CT. Per standard procedure, head coach Jimbo Fisher took a moment to speak with the SEC media.
In addition to delving into the Lobos, who boasts a new offensive coordinator and quarterback tandem, Fisher spoke on the necessary components to building a championship football program. Among the key highlights were recruiting individuals with a passion for learning and a natural drive to be a leader. If a recruit doesn’t possess those traits, chances are slim that they can withstand SEC competition.
Fisher also spoke about picking Sam Mathews as the 12th Man for the Aggies, which speaks to the values and traits that the senior linebacker embodies daily. After naming Conner Weigman as the starting quarterback for Week 1, he also added context to the position battle and how the two passers continue to make each other better each day.
Here is everything Jimbo Fisher discussed during his 10-minute stint with the media on Wednesday.