There’s no time for Texas A&M (4-2, 2-1 SEC) to sulk in their 26-20 loss last week, as they head to Knoxville for a monumental matchup with No. 19 Tennessee (4-1, 1-1 SEC).
The Aggies’ loss to Alabama handed them their first defeat in conference play, but most importantly, it shed light on glaring areas for the team to address. Among them was the need for the offensive line to execute much better, alongside better game management from none other than head coach Jimbo Fisher.
What better way to turn things around than executing a game plan against a formidable foe in the Vols? The all-time series between these programs is tied 2-2, with the Aggies holding a two-game win streak since entering the SEC. A&M beat Tennessee 45-38 in double overtime in 2016 at Kyle Field, followed up by a 34-13 road win at Rocky Top in 2020.
Veterans Layden Robinson and Fadil Diggs took to the podium on Monday to look ahead to their next opponent. Both echoed that while the loss to Alabama stings, the season is far from over. Better yet, a win on the road against the Vols could be the perfect remedy to steer the season back on track.
Below are Layden Robinson and Fadil Diggs’ full press conferences ahead of facing Tennessee, as well as notable takeaways from their time at the podium.