2018 Texas A&M Aggies football team
2018 Texas A&M Aggies football | |
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Gator Bowl champion | |
Gator Bowl, W 52–13 vs. NC State | |
Conference | Southeastern Conference |
Western Division | |
Ranking | |
Coaches | No. 16 |
AP | No. 16 |
Record | 9–4 (5–3 SEC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Darrell Dickey (1st season) |
Offensive scheme | Pro-style |
Defensive coordinator | Mike Elko (1st season) |
Base defense | 4–2–5 |
Home stadium | Kyle Field |
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No. 7т Georgia x | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 12 Kentucky | 5 | – | 3 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 7т Florida | 5 | – | 3 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vanderbilt | 3 | – | 5 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee | 2 | – | 6 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 2 Alabama x$^ | 8 | – | 0 | 14 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 16 Texas A&M | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 6 LSU | 5 | – | 3 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi State* | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Auburn | 3 | – | 5 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ole Miss | 1 | – | 7 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas | 0 | – | 8 | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Alabama 35, Georgia 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2018 Texas A&M Aggies football team represented Texas A&M University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Aggies played their home games at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by first-year head coach Jimbo Fisher.
Recruiting
[edit]Position key
[edit]Back | B | Center | C | Cornerback | CB | Defensive back | DB | |||
Defensive end | DE | Defensive lineman | DL | Defensive tackle | DT | End | E | |||
Fullback | FB | Guard | G | Halfback | HB | Kicker | K | |||
Kickoff returner | KR | Offensive tackle | OT | Offensive lineman | OL | Linebacker | LB | |||
Long snapper | LS | Punter | P | Punt returner | PR | Quarterback | QB | |||
Running back | RB | Safety | S | Tight end | TE | Wide receiver | WR |
Recruits
[edit]The Aggies signed a total of 23 recruits.
College recruiting information (2018) | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
Luke Matthews OG |
Missouri City, Texas | Elkins High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 305 lb (138 kg) | Feb 23, 2016 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Montel Parker WR |
Dickinson, Texas | Dickinson High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Feb 28, 2016 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Colten Blanton OT |
Cypress, Texas | Cypress Ranch High School | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Dec 12, 2016 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Jordan Moore DB |
Yoakum, Texas | Yoakum High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 192 lb (87 kg) | Dec 24, 2016 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Seth Small K |
Katy, Texas | Katy High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Apr 29, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Max Wright DE |
Katy, Texas | Taylor High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | Jun 2, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Deneric Prince RB |
Manvel, Texas | Manvel High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 196 lb (89 kg) | Jun 9, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Brian Johnson LB |
Manvel, Texas | Manvel High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jun 16, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Barton Clement OG |
Fort Bend, Texas | Marshall High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 315 lb (143 kg) | Jun 18, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Tyree Wilson DE |
New London, Texas | West Rusk High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Jun 19, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Caleb Chapman WR |
Friendswood, Texas | Clear Brook High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Jul 29, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Jalen Preston WR |
Manvel, Texas | Manvel High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 212 lb (96 kg) | Jul 29, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Jace Sternberger TE |
Kingfisher, Oklahoma | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | Dec 10, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Mohamed Diallo DT |
Toronto, Ontario | Arizona Western College | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | Dec 23, 2017 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Leon O'Neal Jr. S |
Cypress, Texas | Cypress Springs High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Feb 5, 2018 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Bobby Brown III DT |
Arlington, Texas | Lamar High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 282 lb (128 kg) | Feb 7, 2018 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Tank Jenkins OG |
Montgomery, Alabama | Park Crossing High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 325 lb (147 kg) | Feb 7, 2018 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Jeremiah Martin DE |
San Bernardino, California | Cajon High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | Feb 7, 2018 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
James Foster QB |
Montgomery, Alabama | Lanier High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Feb 7, 2018 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Glenn Beal TE |
River Ridge, Louisiana | John Curtis Christian High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | Feb 7, 2018 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Jashaun Corbin RB |
Rockledge, Florida | Rockledge High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 191 lb (87 kg) | Feb 7, 2018 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Charles Strong RB |
Lake Butler, Florida | Union County High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Feb 7, 2018 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
Vernon Jackson RB |
Boling, Texas | Boling High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | Feb 7, 2018 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
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Preseason
[edit]Award watch lists
[edit]Listed in the order that they were released
Award | Player | Position | Year |
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Rimington Trophy[2] | Erik McCoy | C | JR |
Chuck Bednarik Award[3] | Kingsley Keke | DT | SR |
Tyrel Dodson | LB | JR | |
Maxwell Award[4] | Trayveon Williams | RB | JR |
Doak Walker Award[5] | Trayveon Williams | RB | JR |
John Mackey Award[6] | Jace Sternberger | TE | JR |
Butkus Award[7] | Otaro Alaka | LB | SR |
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[8] | Tyrel Dodson | LB | JR |
Landis Durham | DE | SR | |
Lou Groza Award[9] | Daniel LaCamera | K | SR |
Wuerffel Trophy[10] | Riley Garner | LB | SR |
Ted Hendricks Award[11] | Landis Durham | DE | SR |
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[12] | Trayveon Williams | RB | JR |
SEC media poll
[edit]The SEC media poll was released on July 20, 2018, with the Aggies predicted to finish in fourth place in the West Division.[13]
Media poll (West) | ||
Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Alabama | 1,971 (263) |
2 | Auburn | 1,664 (19) |
3 | Mississippi State | 1,239 (2) |
4 | Texas A&M | 1,091 |
5 | LSU | 1,025 |
6 | Ole Miss | 578 |
7 | Arkansas | 412 |
Preseason All-SEC teams
[edit]The Aggies had five players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams.
Offense 2nd team Trayveon Williams – RB 3rd team Erik McCoy – C
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Defense 3rd team Kingsley Keke – DL Landis Durham – DL |
Specialists 2nd team Daniel LaCamera – K |
Schedule
[edit]Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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August 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Northwestern State* | SECN | W 59–7 | 95,855 | ||
September 8 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 2 Clemson* |
| ESPN | L 26–28 | 104,794 | |
September 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Louisiana–Monroe* |
| SECN | W 48–10 | 96,727 | |
September 22 | 2:30 p.m. | at No. 1 Alabama | No. 22 | CBS | L 23–45 | 101,821 | |
September 29 | 11:00 a.m. | vs. Arkansas | ESPN | W 24–17 | 55,383 | ||
October 6 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 13 Kentucky |
| ESPN | W 20–14 OT | 99,829 | |
October 13 | 2:30 p.m. | at South Carolina | No. 22 | SECN | W 26–23 | 76,871 | |
October 27 | 6:00 p.m. | at Mississippi State | No. 16 | ESPN | L 13–28 | 57,085 | |
November 3 | 11:00 a.m. | at Auburn | No. 20 | ESPN | L 24–28 | 85,945 | |
November 10 | 11:00 a.m. | Ole Miss |
| CBS | W 38–24 | 102,618 | |
November 17 | 6:00 p.m. | UAB* |
| ESPN2 | W 41–20 | 97,584 | |
November 24 | 6:30 p.m. | No. 7 LSU | No. 22 |
| SECN | W 74–72 7OT | 101,501 |
December 31 | 6:30 p.m. | vs. NC State* | No. 19 | ESPN | W 52–13 | 38,206 | |
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- Schedule Source:[14]
Personnel
[edit]Roster
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Special teams
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Coaching staff
[edit]Name | Position | Season at Texas A&M | |
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Jimbo Fisher | Head coach | 1st | |
Darrell Dickey | Offensive coordinator and Quarterbacks coach | 1st | |
Tim Brewster | Tight ends coach | 1st | |
Dameyune Craig | Wide receivers coach | 1st | |
Jay Graham | Running backs coach | 1st | |
Jim Turner | Offensive line coach | 7th | |
Mike Elko | Defensive coordinator and safeties coach | 1st | |
Maurice Linguist | Cornerbacks coach | 1st | |
Terry Price | Defensive ends coach | 7th | |
Elijah Robinson | Interior defensive line coach | 1st | |
Bradley Dale Peveto | Special teams coordinator and linebackers coach | 1st | |
Jerry Schmidt | Director of athletic performance | 1st | |
Reference:[15] |
Game summaries
[edit]Northwestern State
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Demons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Aggies | 7 | 28 | 17 | 7 | 59 |
at Kyle Field, College Station, TX
- Date: August 30
- Game time: 7:36 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 93 °F (34 °C) • Weather: partly cloudy • Wind: E/SE 6 MPH
- Game attendance: 95,855
- Referee: Ken Williamson
- TV announcers (SECN): Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analyst), Cole Cubelic (sidelines)
- Source:[1]
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Middle linebacker Otaro Alaka was ejected in the 1st quarter due to targeting.[16] Safety Donovan Wilson was ejected in the 2nd quarter, also for targeting.[17]
Clemson
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 2 Tigers | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Aggies | 3 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 26 |
at Kyle Field, College Station, TX
- Date: September 8
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Weather: rain in the area • Wind: W 6 MPH
- Game attendance: 104,794
- Referee: Stuart Mullins
- TV announcers (ESPN): Rece Davis (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Maria Taylor (sidelines)
- Source: [2]
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Louisiana–Monroe
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Warhawks | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Aggies | 7 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 48 |
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At No. 1 Alabama
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 22 Aggies | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 23 |
No. 1 Crimson Tide | 14 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
at Bryant–Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Date: September 22
- Game time: 2:30 p.m CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Weather: Partly Sunny • Wind: SE @ 8 mph
- Game attendance: 101,821
- Referee: Matt Loeffler
- TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (sidelines)
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Vs. Arkansas
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Razorbacks | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
Aggies | 14 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
- Date: September 29
- Game time: 11:00 a.m CDT
- Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
- Game attendance: 55,383
- Referee: James Carter
- TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Allison Williams (sidelines)
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Kentucky
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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No. 13 Wildcats | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Aggies | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 20 |
at Kyle Field, College Station, TX
- Date: October 6
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
- Game attendance: 99,829
- Referee: Marc Curles
- TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Holly Rowe (sidelines)
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At South Carolina
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 22 Aggies | 3 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 26 |
Gamecocks | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
at Williams–Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
- Date: October 13
- Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: NNE 3 mph (4.8 km/h)
- Game attendance: 76,871
- Referee: Hubert Owens
- TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color)
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At Mississippi State
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 16 Aggies | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Bulldogs | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
at Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS
- Date: October 27
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
- Game attendance: 57,085
- TV: ESPN
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At Auburn
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 25 Aggies | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Tigers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
at Jordan–Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
- Date: November 3
- Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 53 °F (12 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: SE 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
- Game attendance: 85,945
- Referee: Ken Williamson
- TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
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Ole Miss
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Rebels | 0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
Aggies | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 38 |
at Kyle Field, College Station, TX
- Date: November 10
- Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Weather: Cloudy
- Game attendance: 102,618
- Referee: Matt Austin
- TV announcers (CBS): Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor, Rick Neuheisel
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UAB
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Blazers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
Aggies | 14 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
at Kyle Field, College Station, TX
- Date: November 17
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 67 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Nice evening • Wind: SE @ 7
- Game attendance: 97,584
- Referee: John McDaid
- TV: ESPN2
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LSU
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | 3OT | 4OT | 5OT | 6OT | 7OT | Total |
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No. 8 Tigers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 72 |
Aggies | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 74 |
at Kyle Field, College Station, TX
- Date: November 24
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Temperature: 65 °F (18 °C) • Weather: clear skies • Wind: S 6 MPH
- Game attendance: 101,501
- Referee: Matt Austin
- TV: SECN
- Source: [4]
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With a final score of 74–72 or 146 combined points, the game became the highest-scoring game in NCAA FBS history.[18] The game was also the fifth seven-overtime game in NCAA FBS history.
Vs. NC State (Gator Bowl)
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Wolpack | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
No. 21 Aggies | 7 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 52 |
at TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, FL
- Date: December 31, 2018
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. CDT
- Game attendance: 38,206
- Referee: Mark Duddy
- TV announcers (ESPN): Adam Amin, Rod Gilmore, Quint Kessenich
- Sources:[19]
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Rankings
[edit]Week | ||||||||||||||||
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Final |
AP | RV | RV | RV | 22 | RV | RV | 22 | 17 | 16 | 25 | RV | RV | RV | 22 | 21 | 16 |
Coaches | RV | RV | RV | 22 | RV | RV | 22 | 18 | 17 | RV | RV | RV | RV | 22 | 20 | 16 |
CFP | Not released | 20 | — | — | 22 | 19 | 19 | Not released |
Players drafted into the NFL
[edit]Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL club |
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2 | 48 | Erik McCoy | C | New Orleans Saints |
3 | 75 | Jace Sternberger | TE | Green Bay Packers |
5 | 150 | Kingsley Keke | DT | Green Bay Packers |
5 | 160 | Daylon Mack | DT | Baltimore Ravens |
5 | 182 | Trayveon Williams | RB | Cincinnati Bengals |
6 | 213 | Donovan Wilson | S | Dallas Cowboys |
7 | 220 | Cullen Gillaspia | RB | Houston Texans |
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