Saturday night at Kyle Field is shaping up to be a heartfelt celebration, as Texas A&M hosts Military Appreciation Night and Senior Night. With the Aggies being a proud Senior Military College—where nearly half of the Corps of Cadets go on to military service—the evening is a salute to service and tradition. Add in Senior Night, where stars like Shemar Turner, Jadae Walker, and Jabre Barber take their final bow, and you’ve got a night packed with emotion. The No. 15 Aggies will (7-2) take on New Mexico State (2-7). They handled NM State 52-10 in the only previous Aggie battle in 2016.

While it’s not technically “homecoming,” it carries those vibes as the Aggies welcome the State Aggies. After a rough blowout loss to South Carolina, that knocked them off the SEC pedestal. This game is the perfect chance for Mike Elko and his team to hit the reset button. Think of it as a “get-right” game to close out the season with a little pride and momentum. It’s Aggie pride, tradition, and a shot at redemption—all under the lights! Televised on the SEC Network, will be called by Dave Neal, Aaron Murray.

Dave Neal, a two-time Emmy Award-winning reporter, has been a cornerstone of ESPN’s SEC coverage since joining in 2009. With a knack for calling the biggest games—like bowl matchups and FCS National Championships—his commentary has become a staple for college sports fans. Neal’s deep expertise and smooth delivery make him one of the go-to voices for SEC football, basketball, and baseball.

Joining him in the booth is former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray, who’s been killing it as an analyst since trading the huddle for the headset. Murray’s sharp insights and deep understanding of the game have earned him major props in the broadcasting world. Together, this duo brings the perfect blend of experience and energy to SEC matchups.

So grab your favorite snacks—these two are about to serve up a masterclass in sports storytelling. With Neal’s polished play-by-play and Murray’s football IQ, it’s a pairing that’s as dynamic as a two-minute drill! 

Texas A&M Aggies can still make it to the CFP. Here’s how

The 44-20 loss to South Carolina was a tough pill to swallow, but it’s also a growth moment for a team still knocking on the door of the Playoffs. Lessons learned? That’s what we have to find out. And Playoff dreams? Not out of reach yet.

Meanwhile, the latest CFP rankings have folks scratching their heads. Sitting at No. 15, this team is watching No. 3 Texas ride the “eye test” wave to the top, despite their best to win being a road game against Vanderbilt.

For Mike Elko and the Aggies, the mission is to win out, and the CFP dreams stay alive. But it’s no small task. Up next? New Mexico State at home, Auburn on the road, and then a potential showdown against Texas—a game that could see the Longhorns rolling into Kyle Field as the No. 1 team. Talk about a Texas-sized challenge!

Elko is keeping his squad laser-focused, emphasizing the importance of taking it one game at a time. As he put it, “We have to stay focused on the now, on what’s right in front of us.”