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Texas A&M Football: 3 takeaways from Week 1 vs. Sam Houston State

By Graham Harmon

Sep 3, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) and Sam Houston State Bearkats offensive lineman Jordan Boatman (70) in action during the fourth quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) and Sam Houston State Bearkats offensive lineman Jordan Boatman (70) in action during the fourth quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports /
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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 03: Lebbeus Overton #18 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs out of the tunnel prior to facing the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field on September 03, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 03: Lebbeus Overton #18 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs out of the tunnel prior to facing the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field on September 03, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

This defense is for real

If this game is anything to judge by, there has been absolutely zero drop-off from Mike Elko’s departure to DJ Durkin’s arrival. The Aggies held a potent Sam Houston offense to zero points and under 200 total yards. The defensive line mauled the Bearkats’ front, getting pressure on almost every snap and forcing quarterback Jordan Yates into early throws or scrambles, not letting him get comfortable at all.

It doesn’t stop there. The corners were veritably stuck to the receivers all game, making plays down the field, and the linebackers, thought to be the biggest question mark on the defense, flowed well to the ball and, in Andre White’s case, snagged an INT. This was a dominating defensive performance, and I’m excited to see where they can take us this season.

What did you think? What were your observations? Was there anything I missed? Let me know down below by leaving a comment!

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