Texas A&M (4-3, 2-2 SEC) is fresh off its bye week, ready to welcome South Carolina (2-5, 1-4 SEC) to Kyle Field on Saturday. A victory in Week 9 would not only get them back into the win column, but it could very well save their season.
That latter statement was not meant to be dramatic. In reality, A&M’s season is treading on thin ice after suffering back-to-back conference losses. The College Football Playoff and a run at winning the SEC West might be out the door, but there’s still very much to play for. Namely, to avoid a repeat spectacle of the 2022 season debacle.
For now, all the Maroon and White can do is take it one game at a time, beginning with Saturday’s showdown with the Gamecocks. South Carolina’s record on paper may not suggest they’re a threat, but by all means the Aggies cannot afford to overlook this foe. After all, it was the Gamecocks who walked away with a win when they last met a season ago.
Here are five storylines to keep an eye on as Texas A&M welcomes South Carolina in Week 9.