All eyes will be on Texas A&M (4-3, 2-2 SEC) as they welcome South Carolina (2-5, 1-4 SEC) to Kyle Field this weekend. As you can tell by their records, the must-watch matchup won’t be because of their track record of success this season.
If anything, Saturday’s matchup marks an unofficial “do or die” game for Jimbo Fisher as it pertains to his future in Aggieland. After the Aggies suffered back-to-back losses before the bye week, the slip-ups have essentially wiped away a shot at the College Football Playoff and a run at the SEC title game.
The truth of the matter is that there are more pressing issues at hand for the Maroon and White. Namely, the need to steer the season back on course to finish strong. If not, then it’s not an overstatement to say a disastrous end to the season could be the final straw for Fisher in College Station, no matter the cost.
The first step toward righting the ship is a matchup with South Carolina, who despite some stumbles this season, still pose a threat, namely on offense. The Aggies are early favorites by two touchdowns, but the Gamecocks bested A&M the last time these two met.
Hence, during his preview presser on Monday, Fisher was adamant that the Aggies’ preparation for Saturday’s matchup, which included a heavy emphasis on ironing out the fundamentals, could be a spark toward closing out the year strong.
Below is Jimbo Fisher’s full press conference ahead of facing South Carolina, as well as notable takeaways from his time at the podium.