Texas A&M (5-4, 3-3 SEC) is just days removed from last Saturday’s heart-wrenching 38-35 road loss to Ole Miss. While fan apathy has set, head coach Jimbo Fisher’s future with the program remains a popular talking point, but internally, the goal remains the same: win out and regroup in 2024.
This weekend, the Aggies return home to host Mississippi State (4-5, 1-5 SEC) for their first night game of the season, looking to notch their sixth win and bowl eligibility for the first time in two seasons in the process.
Despite their record in SEC play, the Bulldogs have recorded a respectable 21 sacks, as their 57th defense may be considered average. Still, against the Aggies’ struggling offensive line, anything is possible for a desperate team looking to pull off the upset.
While quarterback Max Johnson’s status remains questionable after sustaining what was initially thought to be a season-ending rib injury, Fisher stated that all is well (kind of) as Johnson is expected to make his sixth start of the season.
Here are five storylines to watch as Texas A&M takes on the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Nov. 11.