Mike Sherman started his news conference here at Big 12 media days with a very direct question:
With Nebraska about to leave the conference, how important is it that the Aggies regain their elite status of yesteryear and fill the void left by the Cornhuskers?
Sherman’s answer was very direct as well.
“I think the Big 12 needs Texas A&M to step up to the plate and be that type of team,” he said. “I think we’re ready to accept that challenge.”
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If Iowa State vs. Kansas State was Farmageddon, what does that make Texas A&M vs. Kansas State? The Aggie Bowl?
Whatever people call it, it is an important game for both sides. Kansas State is looking to go back above .500 and take a run at a 3-1 conference start. Texas A&M is seeking its first Big 12 win and trying to inch closer to bowl eligibility.
The Vegas oddsmakers have the Aggies as a five-point favorite, and the game should be a close one.
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