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Texas A&M’s CASE to be No. 1 in the CFP Rankings | Brian Kelly's Lawsuit with LSU | Pat Narduzzi before Notre Dame-Pitt

Nov 11, 2025
Billy Lucci, founder of TexAgs.com and expert on Texas A&M football, dives into what sets this season apart for the Aggies. He discusses Mike Elko's transformative coaching style, the depth of the roster, and Marcel Reed's Heisman-worthy performance. The conversation shifts to the intense rivalry with Texas and playoff implications. Later, the hosts unpack Brian Kelly's lawsuit against LSU, exploring the reasons behind it and the potential fallout. Finally, they analyze Pat Narduzzi's controversial comments ahead of the Notre Dame-Pitt matchup.
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ANECDOTE

The Rapid Stoops-To-Elko Turnaround

  • Two years ago A&M nearly hired Mark Stoops and then pivoted to Mike Elko within hours.
  • Lucci recalls Elko texting him, stunned, the morning after the hire change unfolded.
ADVICE

Keep Veterans To Build Depth

  • Retain veteran contributors rather than letting them leave early for the draft to build roster depth.
  • Lucci highlights NIL commitments that convinced role players to return and stabilize the team.
INSIGHT

Texas Game Shapes A&M's Season

  • Beating Texas is pivotal for A&M's season trajectory and playoff positioning.
  • Lucci explains a Texas loss could derail A&M's shot at Atlanta and change postseason possibilities.
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