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Five players to watch in Texas A&M’s Week 6 matchup vs. Alabama

Will the Aggie D dominate in the trenches? Is Max Johnson ready for Alabama’s secondary? here are five players ahead of Texas A&M vs. Alabama.

Texas A&M (4-1, 2-0 SEC) is just two days away from hosting Alabama (4-1, 2-0 SEC) in the biggest game of the Week 6 slate, as both programs remain the only unbeaten teams in the SEC West. At the same time, Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher is looking for revenge against his former boss, Tide head coach Nick Saban, after falling 24-20 in Tuscaloosa in 2022.

In 2024, the now bitter rival will take a brief hiatus as the division-less SEC will shake things up schedule-wise, including the first matchup between Texas A&M and Texas in more than a decade.

Focusing on Saturday’s showdown, both teams sustained losses in Week 2 to non-conference opponents due to poor defense showings, but since then, things have seemingly turned around, specifically the Aggies’ elite pass rush, only behind the Crimson Tide for total sacks so far this season (20), but ranked first in sack percentage.

However, I personally believe this game will be determined in the trenches, pitting Alabama’s shaky offensive line vs. the Aggies’ ascending D-line, focusing on quarterback Jalen Milroe’s processing and quick decision-making in the pocket.

This week, we have provided several storylines while going behind the scenes with Roll Tide Wire to get the full scoop on what to expect on Saturday afternoon.

Focusing on the players that need to make this weekend, here are the five players to watch ahead of Texas A&M vs. Alabama.

Texas Football: Five Longhorns to watch vs. No. 13 Kansas State

Who can slow down Deuce Vaughn on Saturday?

No. 24 Texas travels to No. 13 Kansas State for a top 25 Big 12 Conference matchup this week.

The Longhorns enter this game as a slight favorite despite being the lower-ranked team and playing on the road. Texas is looking for a bounce-back performance after losing to Oklahoma State two weeks ago.

Kansas State enters on the opposite side of the spectrum following a 48-0 dismantling of Oklahoma State. It was the most complete performance of the year for the Wildcats.

Recent series history favors Texas against Kansas State as the Longhorns have won five straight games in the matchup.

Steve Sarkisian is looking for his second true road win in his Texas tenure, the last being vs. TCU in Oct. of 2021.

This weekend provides a huge oppurtiny for Texas to prove they can handle adversity and have taken the next step as a program.

Here is a look at five Longhorns to keep an eye on against Kansas State on Saturday night.

Texas Football: Five players to watch vs. Oklahoma

Keep an eye on these Longhorns against Oklahoma this weekend.

Texas and Oklahoma get together in the Cotton Bowl this week for the annual Red River Shootout.

The Longhorns and Sooners have their backs against the wall in this one. Each team enters with a 3-2 record, hoping to stay alive in the Big 12 title race. Neither program enters this matchup ranked for the first time since 1998.

Texas built up a bit of confidence with a strong showing vs. West Virginia last week. Hudson Card and Xavier Worthy led the Horns to a 38-20 win.

Oklahoma is off to a nightmare start to Big 12 play. Losses to Kansas State and TCU have the Sooners at 0-2 in league play. Brent Venables needs to flip the momentum in a hurry.

This rivalry has been a bit lopsided over the past few years as Oklahoma has won six of the last seven. Steve Sarkisian and Texas are facing pressure to start turning the momentum in the series in a hurry.

Here is a look at five Longhorns to keep an eye on against Oklahoma on Saturday.

Texas Football: Five players to watch vs. Texas Tech

Keep an eye on these Longhorns against Texas Tech on Saturday.

No. 22 Texas makes the trip to Lubbock this weekend for a matchup against Texas Tech.

Both teams enter with identical 2-1 records through three nonconference games. Texas dropped a nail biter to No. 1 Alabama in between two double-digit wins over UL Monroe and UTSA. Texas Tech is coming off a road loss to No. 12 NC State but won an impressive overtime game against a top 25 Houston squad in Week 2.

Texas’ offense put up historic numbers against the Red Raiders a season ago. The Longhorns ran Texas Tech out of DKR by a final score of 70-35.

New Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire has his team looking much improved early on this season. The new-look Red Raiders and rowdy environment in Lubbock will be no easy task for Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns.

Here is a look at five Longhorns to keep an eye on in Texas’ Big 12 opener vs. Texas Tech on Saturday.

Texas Football: Five defensive players to watch vs. Alabama

Texas needs big games from these defensive players against Alabama.

Texas’ defense looked like an improved unit in their season-opening win over UL Monroe. The Longhorns played fundamentally sound football and did a great job limiting explosive plays.

While the performance against UL Monroe inspires some confidence moving forward, Texas faces a huge test this week against No. 1 Alabama.

The Crimson Tide offense is led by 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and a deep group of weapons at the skill positions. Young seems to have not skipped a beat from last season as he accounted for 300 yards and six touchdowns in Bama’s 55-0 win over Utah State.

Alabama is breaking in multiple new faces at the wide receiver position. Traeshon Holden and Jermaine Burton each hauled in two scores and look comfortable with Young in the process.

Georgia Tech transfer Jahmry Gibbs is the lead running back for Nick Saban’s squad. He is a do-it-all player with the ability to make a difference in the running game and passing attack.

Texas’ defense has a tough task in front of them trying to slow down the dynamic Alabama offense. Here are five Texas defensive players to keep an eye on this week against the Tide.

Texas Football: Five offensive players to watch vs. Alabama

We’ll be keeping an eye on these five players against Alabama.

Texas is welcoming No. 1 Alabama to town on Saturday in a highly anticipated Week 2 matchup. Continue reading “Texas Football: Five offensive players to watch vs. Alabama”