Selection Snapshot: Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M have defied expectations in their first year in the SEC, and now have their sights set on a marquee conference bowl. The Aggies feature Heisman front-runner Johnny “Johnny Football” Manziel, and are the only team so far this year that can say they’ve beaten Alabama. If not for close losses to Florida and LSU by just eight points combined, College Station and the 12th Man would be preparing for a trip to the Georgia Dome, with an eye towards Miami.
Record: 10-2
Record vs. Bowl-Eligible Teams (6-6 or better): 5-2
Key Wins: @ Alabama* (29-24), @ Miss. St (38-13)
Key Losses: vs. Florida (20-17), @ LSU (24-19)
Last Bowl Appearance: 2011 Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas vs. Northwestern
Last Orlando Bowl Appearance: N/A
* Alabama was ranked #1 in the BCS at the time
Top Players:
Johnny Manziel, QB: 3,419 passing yards, 1181 rushing yards, 43 total touchdowns (passing and rushing), Heisman Trophy front-runner- Mike Evans, WR: 75 rec (#3 in SEC), 1,022 receiving yards (#4 in SEC), 5 touchdowns
- Damontre Moore, WL: 12.5 sacks (T-#3 in FBS)
Series Records vs. Possible Opponents:
vs. Michigan: 1-2, last meeting 12/28/1995 — won 22-20 (Alamo Bowl)
vs. Northwestern: 1-0, last meeting 12/31/2011 — won 33-22 (Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas)
vs. Nebraska: 4-10, last meeting 11/20/2010 — won 9-6