For Texas A&M (4-2, 2-1 SEC), Saturday’s road bout with No. 19 Tennessee (4-1, 1-1 SEC) means more than simply getting back into the win column. It’s an opportunity to display the type of fortitude needed to make a serious run in the SEC.
Last week’s loss to No. 11 Alabama undoubtedly raised more questions than answers around the perceived weaknesses on this roster. But as is well known, college football is a week-to-week sport. One loss may sting in the short term, but an emphatic rebound the next week can quickly shift the momentum back in your favor.
The latter will be key for this Texas A&M team who, by all means, is still in the hunt to make noise in the conference. The SEC West is by all means open for business, and for the Maroon and White, it means taking it step-by-step. The first obstacle in their path is a road matchup at Rocky Top, and to notch a win amid that sea of orange, they’ll need to right the wrongs of last week’s defeat.
Here are five storylines to watch as the Aggies take on the Vols at Neyland Stadium.