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ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit says Texas A&M has fan advantage, picks Aggies to beat Miami

Nearly the whole crew on ESPN’s College GameDay picked Texas A&M to beat Miami, with Kirk Herbstreit doubling down on the Aggies’ fan advantage at Hard Rock Stadium.

It’s official: We can add ESPN’s Lee Corso to the list of Texas A&M football naysayers for the remainder of the 2023 college football season.

That may be premature, but based on Saturday’s ESPN College GameDay coverage, Corso was the lone wolf in taking the Miami Hurricanes over the Aggies in their Week 2 bout. Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Pat McAfee, Kirk Herbstreit, and the Hall of Famer Joe Namath all took the Maroon and White.

Herbstreit doubled down on his confidence in the Aggies, highlighting that Texas A&M would likely have more fans in the stands for Saturday’s game. Remember that A&M is playing at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, just an hour away from the Hurricanes’ campus.

“It’s not a hostile environment. A&M might have more fans there than Miami.”

Now, it’s well-known that the 12th Man travels far and wide during college football season. But don’t underestimate their newfound ally in American Airlines. Back in May, it was announced that the airline would provide a non-stop flight from College Station, Texas, to Miami, Florida, for the matchup.

This indicates that Hard Rock Stadium will likely see a sizable influx of Aggies, particularly current students. A return flight is scheduled a day after the game on Sept. 10.

The Aggies’ “home-field advantage” will be tested when they kick off against the Hurricanes at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC.

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How to watch: No. 23 Texas A&M – Miami football game

The No. 23 Aggies will roll into Florida to take on a much-improved Miami Hurricanes football team on national tv

No. 23 Texas A&M (1-0) will travel to Florida to face the Miami Hurricanes (1-0) at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Aggies looked good on paper and good on the field against the Lobos. Bobby Petrino’s playcalling never had to leave first gear due to Conner Wiegman exploiting the one-on-one matchups to the tune of five touchdowns between Noah Thomas and Evan Stewart.

The defense started a little slow but settled in and held New Mexico to under 250 yards of total offense and ten points. Miami’s tough grind-it-out offense will be a challenge that will pay dividends for the front seven once SEC play starts.

Miami is also looking to leave last season far in the rear view, starting the season 1-0 with a 38-3 victory over Miami (OH). It wasn’t much of a contest as they ran through the RedHawks for 250 yards with three touchdowns.

Texas A&M’s 2023 regular-season home schedule has contests against ULM, Auburn, Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi State, and ACU.

The Aggies’ Road schedule features games at Miami, Arkansas, Tennessee, Ole Miss, and LSU.

2023 Texas A&M Aggies football schedule: Downloadable smartphone wallpaper

Below is gameday, television, and radio information for Saturday’s No. 23 Texas A&M – Miami contest at Kyle Field.

Five reasons why Texas A&M will beat Miami in Week 2

From their advantage at QB to the depth of their front seven, here are the reasons why Texas A&M will beat Miami in Week 2.

After beginning their 2023 rebound campaign with a win over New Mexico, No. 23 Texas A&M (1-0) will look toward Miami (1-0) as their first consequential matchup of the season.

It’s not an overstatement to say that whichever team walks away with a win will make serious strides regarding their turnaround efforts. Both schools are coming off 5-7 seasons, and both hired new coordinators to revive a stagnant offense. However, the Aggies should have the edge when it’s all said and done.

Regarding talent on both sides of the ball, Texas A&M holds advantages at the quarterback spot, in the receiving corps, and in their front seven on defense. Coupled with an injection of veteran leadership throughout the roster, it’s about executing their game plan and leaving no margin for error as they face a more than component foe in the Hurricanes.

Here are the reasons why Texas A&M should move to 2-0 with a win over Miami on Saturday.

Final injury report ahead of Texas A&M vs. Miami

Here is the final injury report ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 2 road battle vs. Miami on Saturday afternoon

Texas A&M (1-0) is just one sleep away from their Week 2 road matchup vs. Miami after defeating New Mexico 52-10 last Saturday in one of their more dominant season openers during Jimbo Fisher’s tenure with the program.

Behind the arm of starting quarterback Conner Weigman (18/23, 236 yards, five touchdowns), with three of his touchdowns going to sophomore wide receiver Noah Thomas, new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino has the Aggies rolling on all cylinders, while the impressive debut for cornerback Josh DeBerry (10 tackles, one sack, one interception) was a sense of comfort for every Aggie fan unsure of the defensive backfield depth.

Earlier this week, Fisher answered a bevy of questions regarding the upcoming matchup with the Hurricanes while opining on the current injury slate the Aggies are dealing with before making their way to South Beach. First off, transfer linebacker Jurriente Davis, who finished the opener with four tackles, left the game with a minor injury, described as being “banged up” according to Fisher, is probable to return to action on Saturday.

On the offensive line, starting tackle Reuben Fatheree, who was listed as the 2nd-unit left tackle against New Mexico, was replaced at his original right tackle spot by freshman OL Chase Bisontis, who performed well in his debut. Fatheree should be ready to go tomorrow, but as we all know, Fisher won’t release the official depth chart until game time.

Lastly, freshman wide receiver Micah Tease is suspended indefinitely after his arrest, and no announcement has been made regarding his return to the lineup.

Texas A&M will face the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, Sept. 9, which will air on ABC at 2:30 p.m. CT.

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Texas A&M’s rematch against Miami named a ‘blockbuster game’ for Week 2

Week 2 of the college football season has no shortage of blockbusters, and Texas A&M’s revenge game against Miami has been labeled a “must-watch.”

Week 2 of the college football season has no shortage of blockbuster matchups, of course, headlined by No. 10 Texas traveling to face No. 3 Alabama. But down in South Beach, the No. 23 Texas A&M Aggies will face the Miami Hurricanes in a highly-touted rematch from last season.

According to USA TODAY Sports, Saturday’s matchup between the Aggies and Hurricanes is on the must-watch list for the Week 2 slate. If you can’t get the action on screen, at the very least you’ll want to keep an eye on the scoreboard.

As for the justification, the quarterback battle is among the many reasons why Saturday’s bout is a must-watch:

Are the Aggies finally ready to live up to their seemingly annual billing? The same question could be asked of the Hurricanes. Both teams handled overmatched opponents as good teams should in Week 1, setting up what could be an interesting clash in the Sunshine State. A&M defeated the Hurricanes in a lackluster 17-9 contest last season, but both teams appear to have more competence on the offensive side this time.

Aggies QB Conner Weigman torched New Mexico for five TD passes without a pick under new coordinator Bobby Petrino. Hurricanes QB Tyler Van Dyke wasn’t quite as prolific against the other Miami from Ohio last week, but RBs Henry Parrish and Mark Fletcher lent plenty of ground support.

The Hurricanes have some intriguing playmakers in Van Dyke, Parrish, and Leonard Thompson. But make no mistake that the casual college football viewer will be tuning in to see whether the Aggies’ high-octane offense is for real. And in order to instill more confidence, it means fending off a more competitive foe in Miami.

After Conner Weigman looked poise and at ease en route to tossing five touchdowns with Week 1’s best-recorded QBR, another solid performance on Saturday could mark an unofficial start to a dark-horse Heisman campaign. Of course, the Aggies will take it week-by-week with their foremost goal being a rebound season. But if the sophomore quarterback continues to toss dimes on the regular, it will become impossible to ignore the noise he’s making when it comes to Heisman chatter.

Bobby Petrino’s offense, and namely his rapport with Jimbo Fisher, will again be under the microscope on Saturday. Truth be told, cynics will be searching for even the most minute “hiccup” between these two. But a resounding win over Miami would quiet the commotion on that front, at least for another week.

No. 23 Texas A&M will face Miami on Saturday, Sep. 9 from Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT and will air on ABC.

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Aggies Wire Staff Predictions for Texas A&M vs. Miami

Here are our predictions of how Texas A&M’s road trip to Miami will shake out on Saturday afternoon.

We’re just one sleep away from Texas A&M’s Week 2 road test vs. Miami, and after a full week of in-depth coverage to prepare you for what should be a very exciting and likely anxiety-inducing contest that could set the fate of Jimbo Fisher’s future with the program.

Dramatic enough? The Aggies are well equipped to take on the Hurricanes on both sides of the ball, as starting quarterback Conner Weigman is the present and the future for the Maroon & White. After throwing for five touchdowns in Texas A&M’s 52-10 opening season win, this is just the start of what could be a magical season.

Providing several key storylines and five players to watch ahead of the game, We at Aggies Wire have made our predictions, and let’s say we’re pretty confident that Texas A&M will get the job done, on the road no less.

Cameron Ohnysty, Managing Editor:

“Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal is determined to change the narrative surrounding the program after matching Texas A&M’s 5-7 record in 2022, as the season took a horrible turn after coincidentally falling to the Aggies 17-9 in last year’s Week 3 matchup. With a clean slate and returning quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, who thrives in the intermediate passing game, back at the helm, things are looking up… for now. On Saturday, if the Aggies’ defensive line fails to stop the run and lets Van Dyke and running back Henry Parrish Jr. set the tone early, I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a shootout.”

Texas A&M, who, as you all know by now, defeated New Mexico 52-10 to open the season behind a potent offense as new OC Bobby Petrino has made it known that his “feed the studs” mantra has come to fruition, and will continue throughout the 2023 season. On Saturday, the matchup is simple: For Conner Weigman to thrive in the pocket and find a rhythm in the passing game, the offensive line must hold up against a stout Hurricanes defensive front, while Miami safety Kam Kinchens is by far this biggest threat in the passing game, I’d have to agree with my colleague Pete Hernandez that the Aggies’s elite receiving options including Evan Stewart, Noah Thomas, Ainias Smith, Moose Muhammad III, and Jahdae Walker present a huge challenge for an otherwise young defensive backfield.”

Final Score: Texas A&M, 35, Miami, 28

Pete Hernandez, Staff Writer:

“Last season, Texas A&M outlasted Miami 17-9 in a defensive struggle that saw both teams struggle to throw the football. As for the sequel coming Saturday, I expect both teams to flip the script regarding how they move the ball through the air. The Hurricanes’ short to intermediate passing game should be fully displayed with a seasoned passer in Tyler Van Dyke.

That should be an intriguing contrast to the Aggies’ method of stretching the field with sophomore Conner Weigman looking deep. It could very much come down to whether Jimbo Fisher or Mario Cristobal will commit to playing aggressively. Both are veteran coaches who like to control the temp and lean on their defenses, but as we saw last week, Fisher and Petrino seem to be in sync regarding going for the kill on offense.

I don’t think Kam Kinchens in the secondary will be enough to stop the Aggies’ “pick your poison” wide receiver group. Texas A&M’s offensive line should put together a convincing performance against the Hurricanes’ front seven. It won’t be a blowout like last week, but a convincing win over a more competitive opponent moves Texas A&M to 2-0 and adds more support to their rebound campaign efforts.

Final score: Texas A&M 31, Miami 23

Jarrett Johnson, Staff Writer:

“While the Texas A&M defensive held the New Mexico Lobos to under 100 yards and below a 3.0 average there still seems to be a leaking on that side of the ball. Miami can run the ball and has a veteran quarterback who has a strong grasp of the system. Due to that, I believe the Hurricanes will succeed where the Lobos failed by sustaining long drives that result in points. Now you would think that would lead to a Miami victory, but it won’t. Bobby Petrino is going to open the offense this week after allowing them to just shy of 40 points and give the Aggies a 7-point victory.”

Final Score: Texas A&M 34, Miami 27

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The keys to victory for Texas A&M football against Miami in Week 2

From jumping out to a fast start to keeping the Hurricanes’ defensive lin in check, these are the keys to victory as Texas A&M heads on the road to face Miami.

Texas A&M‘s revamped offense was on full display in their season opener, and now they’ll take their high-octane passing attack to South Beach as they face the Miami Hurricanes in Week 2.

There is no shortage of storylines to follow as both of these teams seek a statement win for respective bounce-back seasons. The Aggies’ offensive line will play a key role in deciding which team comes out on top. At the same time, Texas A&M defensive lineman and Florida native Shemar Stewart has indicated that the matchup will be a business trip, plain and simple.

The Maroon and White enter as slight favorites according to the early betting odds, which speaks to how the oddsmakers expect a highly-contested affair between these two teams. Both programs brought in new play-callers to revive their respective offenses, and coincidentally, both looked good in respective Week 1 blowout wins.

Still, once the final whistle sounds on Saturday, only one team can emerge with a 2-0 record. Texas A&M, who has no shortage of talent at nearly all levels on offense and defense, will need to replicate their highly efficient play from last weekend. Additionally, they’ll need to execute a bit better on the clear areas of growth coming out of their romp of New Mexico.

Ahead of Week 2, here are the keys to victory as Texas A&M travels to face Miami.

Five storylines to watch as Texas A&M takes on Miami in Week 2

From the play-caller battle to an x-factor matchup in the trenches, here are the storylines to keep an eye on as Texas A&M gears up to face Miami.

After Texas A&M‘s high-octane offense was on display in a 52-10 thrashing of New Mexico to open the season, it’s time to take the show on the road to South Beach.

The Aggies will face the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, Sep. 9 at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC, and the matchup will mark a sequel to last year’s 17-9 slugfest victory by the Maroon and White back at Kyle Field. In addition to the team’s two identical 1-0 records to date, both programs are looking to rebound from lackluster 5-7 campaigns in 2022.

Texas A&M enters as slight favorites based on the early betting odds, but make no mistake that the Aggies are in for their toughest non-conference matchup of the fall. Fans may not be treated to an easy blowout like Week 1, but picking up a win over Miami would mark a significant feat in the Aggies’ 2023 rebound efforts.

Here are the storylines to keep an eye on as Texas A&M gears up to face Miami this weekend.

Texas A&M football Week 2 Opponent Preview: Miami Hurricanes

Texas A&M will face its first true test of the season in the Miami Hurricanes, who will seek revenge after last year’s 17-9 loss at Kyle Field.

Texas A&M (1-0) will face the Miami Hurricanes (1-0) as the 2023 college football season flips the page toward Week 2. Saturday’s head-to-head marks a rematch after the Maroon and White fended off the Hurricanes 17-9 in a slugfest at Kyle Field back in 2022.

As both programs look to rebound from respective 5-7 campaigns a season ago, a win in Week 2 would garner the respect needed to establish legitimacy in their efforts. Curiously enough, both Texas A&M and Miami added new offensive coordinators to bring their offenses back to life in 2023. The Hurricanes hired Shannon Dawson, while Bobby Petrino’s new offense was on full display in last week’s 52-10 rout of New Mexico.

Here’s a preview of Texas A&M’s Week 2 opponent, the Miami Hurricanes.

Miami Hurricanes

2023 Record: 1-0

Head coach: Mario Cristobal

As Cristobal enters year two with this Hurricanes program, he’ll be eager to notch the type of signature win against an opponent with elite talent across the board. Miami looked good in their 38-3 win over Miami (OH), but the Aggies are bigger, faster, and stronger in comparison. According to the early betting odds, the Hurricanes enter as four-point underdogs heading into Saturday.

Offensive leaders

QB Tyler Van Dyke

2023 stats: 77.3 completion percentage, 201 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

WR Xavier Restrepo

2023 stats: 5 receptions, 68 yards, 13.6 yards per reception

WR Colbie Young

2023 stats: 4 receptions, 79 yards, 1 TD, 19.8 yards per reception

Van Dyke may be coming off a down year, but he looked sharp in the Hurricanes Week 1 win, and the Aggies defensive line will need to bring pressure as a means of countering the short to intermediate passing game. Restrepo was the wide receiver name to know last year, but Young could be on the breakout watchlist in 2023, which means Tyreek Chappell should have an ample test ahead of him in Week 2.

Defensive leaders

DL Leonard Taylor

2022 stats: 24 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, 1 INT

DB Kamren Kinchens

2022 stats: 59 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 6 INTs, 1 INT, six pass breakups

Taylor is by far the Hurricanes’ top defensive prospect of this year’s class and is liable to be an absolute terror on the defensive line. The Maroon and Goons must ensure he doesn’t wreak havoc to give Conner Weigman ample time to throw in the pocket. Kinchens is in the discussion for being the top safety in the country, with the expectation that he’ll split time covering Noah Thomas and Evan Stewart on Saturday.

Week 2 Outlook

Texas A&M was far from a good team on the road in 2022, but as we saw in their opener against New Mexico, this team differs from what was on the field last season. The final score of this Week 2 matchup should be much closer than the Aggies’ Week 1 blowout, and for good reason.

The Hurricanes look like an improved team, have talent on both sides of the ball, and have a chip on their shoulder following a dismal showing at Kyle Field last year.

Petrino and DJ Durkin should be given a slight edge against Dawson and Lance Guidry in a matchup of playstyles and schemes. Whereas Miami may struggle to find the endzone and potentially settle for field goals, the Aggies have a creative offense that should allow them to move the chains and put six points on the board.

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‘It feels different in the locker room… We are ready for Miami.’ Sam Mathews, Josh DeBerry and Shemar Stewart preview Texas A&M’s week 2 road test vs. Miami

Here is everything Sam Mathews, Josh DeBerry and Shemar Stewart said ahead of the Aggies road test vs. Miami

Texas A&M kicked off their 2023 college football season in exhilarating fashion against New Mexico on Saturday night, downing the visiting Lobo’s 52-10 behind starting quarterback Conner Weigman’s incredibly efficient performance, throwing for 236 yards for 18/23 (78% completion). Five touchdowns without an interception, becoming the first player in Aggie history with five touchdowns in a season opener.

Standing out more than any player on the field, sophomore wide receiver Noah Thomas is on his way to a breakout season, finishing the night with six receptions for 74 yards and three touchdowns. In comparison, star receiver Evan Stewart led the offense with eight receptions for 115 yards and two touchdowns on the night, as new OC Bobby Petrino’s play-calling has been welcomed with open arms as the Aggie’s up-tempo offense with multiple formation looks was truly a sight for sore eyes. On Saturday night, the studs were indeed fed.

Defensively, the Aggies limited the Lobos to 91 yards on the ground and 222 total yards. At the same time, Boston College transfer cornerback Josh DeBerry led the team with ten tackles, seven solo tackles, one sack, and an interception on the night.

On Monday, Linebacker, special teamer, and 12th Man Sam Mathews, alongside cornerback Josh DeBerry and defensive end Shemar Stewart, spoke to the media to reflect on the Aggies’ 52-10 win over New Mexico while shifting focus to their crucial week two road test vs. Miami on Saturday afternoon.

Here is everything all five players had to say before taking on the Hurricanes on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 2:30 p.m. on ABC.