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Texas A&M vs. Texas State football: TV channel, game time, odds and predictions (August 27, 2019)

By Kevin Duffey

Published: Aug 27, 2019 · 9:52 AM EDT

Texas A&M will open the 2019 season against Texas State on Thursday night, August 29, 2019 at 8:30 p.m. eastern time.

The Aggies are coming off a successful first year under head coach Jimbo Fisher. Last year, the Aggies went 9-4 with the season ending on four straight wins including a 7OT game against LSU and a bowl win over NC State. The Aggies enter the 2019 season with some strong momentum and high expectations in the second season of head coach Jimbo Fisher.

Texas A&M had key wins against LSU, Arkansas and on the road at South Carolina. The Clemson game was what some call a “morale victory” where they played the eventual national champs better than anybody all season.

Texas A&M Aggies vs. Texas State Bobcats football TV channel

The game will air on SEC Network at 8:30 p.m. eastern time.

Texas A&M Aggies vs. Texas State Bobcats football players to watch

For Texas A&M, the main player everyone is watching is quarterback Kellen Mond. Kellen Mond truly broke into the national scene when the Aggies lost a close game to Clemson in the early part of the 2018 season. Mond played extremely well and showed that he could fight in a close game against an elite defense. With another year in head coach Jimbo Fisher’s system, fans are expecting big things from their quarterback.

Mond threw for over 3,100 passing yards last year and 24 touchdowns. His completion percentage of 57% was not incredible and could go up somewhat with a little bit better execution. Wide receivers Quartney Davis and Jhamon Ausbon will help round out the air attack.

On the defensive side of the field, keep an eye on defensive linemen Justin Madubuike, DeMarvin Leal and Tyree Johnson. They will be key to maintaining a respectable defense for the Aggies.

Texas A&M Aggies vs. Texas State Bobcats football keys to the game

Key to the Aggies’ success in 2019 will be to get the running game going. Pass protection is key, but perhaps the best way to protect Mond is to have a legitimate running game, and they’ll have to do it without Trayveon Williams. Sophomore Jashaun Corbin will carry much of the load.

Also key will be if the Aggies defense can improve on the turnover front. With only 11 takeaways last year, the Texas A&M defense needs to generate more turnovers and put their offense in easier positions to score.