Here’s a couple of quick thoughts on Texas A&M’s 73-3 win against Lamar.

What it means: Not much. A&M was supposed to wipe the field with Lamar and it did. It probably does cement the fast rise in the polls and power rankings as not a fluke in many people’s minds, though there still are some lingering questions about this defense.

What I liked: Texas A&M had to wait through a lightning delay for more than two hours for a late kickoff against an outmatched FCS opponent, yet looked as excited to play as they did for the SEC road opener at South Carolina. The Aggies built a 45-3 lead midway through the third quarter before coasting to the finish. Even without Cameron Clear (ankle) and Tra Carson (toe), the offense had too many playmakers for the Cardinals.

Freshman Speedy Noil should’ve scored on his 67-yard punt return, but it was a fitting display of his speed and change of direction. Senior cornerback Deshazor Everett got beat for a few nice completions in the first quarter, but rebounded to make a pretty interception, then de-cleated a Lamar player late in the first half.

What I didn’t like: The aforementioned weather delay, for one. Three turnovers in one game always is grounds for a frown. Lamar found some room to operate against Texas A&M’s secondary early in the game, but it didn’t last long. The team’s execution in portions of the second half wasn’t as crisp, but that’s expected.

Who’s the man: Kenny Hill. It seems out of place, but tonight was Hill’s first home game as Texas A&M’s quarterback. Four touchdown passes and 10.9 yards per pass attempt isn’t a bad first impression. He also was the first to congratulate freshman quarterback Kyle Allen when the touted five-star recruit threw his first college touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Key play: Ricky Seals-Jones’ 24-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. Lamar played pesky football through most of the first quarter, but punctuating the seven-play drive with a score seemed to flip a switch. A&M’s next three scoring drives lasted 59 seconds, one minute and 34 seconds.

What’s next: Rice still should be a punching bag, but the Owls represent a firmer canvas than Lamar. Texas A&M needs to stay as healthy as possible, continue to attack on both sides of the ball and develop the young defenders as much as possible.