GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: If Texas A&M wants to develop a killer instinct, the Aggies need to be more consistent in the red zone. The Aggies rank No. 85 in the FBS in red zone offense. In 28 trips, Texas A&M has come away with zero points five times and found the end zone only 18 times.
Ole Miss boasts a respectable red zone defense, ranking No. 38 in the FBS. In 49 trips inside the red zone, the Rebels have held opponents scoreless 10 times and allowed 25 touchdowns.
DRAFT SLANT
–TE Jace Sternberger, a junior college transfer from Northeast Oklahoma A&M, has established himself as perhaps the best pass-catching tight end in college football. The Oklahoma native has hauled in 34 catches for 568 yards and six touchdowns. His touchdown grabs leads the FBS at the position.
ROSTER REPORT:
–K Daniel LaCamera is out for the season with a foot injury.
–OL Erik McCoy is probable with a leg injury.
–OL Jared Hocker is out indefinitely with a leg injury.
–WR Jhamon Ausbon is questionable with a foot injury.
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