Texas A&M football is checking off several boxes compared to previous seasons. In a game that was projected as one of the potential upsets of the week, the Aggies blew it wide open in the second half with a commanding 31–9 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs .
The defense has been playing lights out, giving the offense room to iron out its wrinkles. After halftime, we saw the team Coach Elko has been envisioning all season: minimal penalties, a dominant rushing attack, an efficient passing game, and a lockdown defense.
Coach Elko said last season that the defense would improve, and through the first two SEC matchups, that promise is holding true. There's still a lot of football left to play , but fans should savor this moment—the team is trending upward.
One of the most noticeable differences this season compared to previous coaching staffs is the ability to make effective second-half adjustments. The Aggies found a way to settle Marcel Reed down, and his performance surged over the final 30 minutes. Once again, KC Concepcion and Mario Craver delivered in clutch moments. On defense, Daymion Sanford, Dalton Brooks, and Cashius Howell had standout games.
Texas A&M is determined to prove the national media wrong and start living up to the expectations once the narrative shifts. But today is all about celebrating an Aggie win and moving to 5–0 for the first time since 2016.
Below, you'll find some of the best reactions from social media:
Upset? What upset
It's free to buy in
Rueben Owens stepped up in a big way and will only get better
Welcome to the dark
Marcel Reed is for the kids
Nothing better than a victory formation
Elko takes care of business at home
Who's laughing now
Cashius Howell is headed to double-digit sacks this season
Texas A&M can get better, too
Second-half adjustments have been a welcome change in Aggieland
Texas A&M moves to 5-0 on the season
Mario Craver gets love from his former teammates
The third-down defense has been elite the last few weeks
Is the Wrecking Crew back?
Aggies Win!!!
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This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M football fans react to Aggies' victory over MSU

