Predicting Texas A&M football's stretch run: Can Aggies make it to Atlanta, College Football Playoff with strong close?
There is a tremendous opportunity in front of this Texas A&M football team. The Aggies managed a 5-1 stretch over these first four games despite the fact that they were missing one of their best players in Conner Weigman, passing a road test at Florida and a neutral-site trial against Arkansas before getting him back for a big game against Missouri.
Now that Weigman is back, though, this Aggie team looks like a squad to be feared. The defense keeps improving every single week, and the offense is in a different world entirely with Weigman than with Reed.
So with that in mind, just how high can this Aggie team fly? They're already getting some buzz as a potential College Football Playoff contender, especially given the rest of their schedule. And it's true, the slate sets up quite nicely for a big run down the stretch.
Of course, it's one thing to say that—it's another thing to come out and take advantage of it. These Ags have to prove that they're made of sterner stuff than previous teams—the Sumlin and Jimbo eras both saw some massive flameouts in their time.
But it seems like Elko has this team moving in the right direction. I've been impressed with the way the Ags have responded time and time again to adversity, and I believe they will manage success with the same professionalism.
So let's get into it. How exactly will the stretch run go for the Aggies? Let's make some predictions.