Ah, there's nothing quite as exciting as a good ol' NCAA football showdown. This week on our chart we’ve got the Texas A&M Aggies tangling with the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Now, recent history between these two teams points to a real thumping delivered by the Aggies - but hey, it's a new year, right?
Texas A&M's been chalking up some pretty nifty numbers this season, boasting of a 5-1 record with big victories against formidable teams. Turns out, those Aggies are as ferocious as a honey badger in a bee hive. Marcel Reed and Conner Weigman have been lobbing the pigskin around like it's their job... well, because it is. In the last month, they've totaled for 8 touchdowns with zero interceptions. Sounds like someone’s been eating their Wheaties.
Their offense also features stars like Le'Veon Moss and Noah Thomas, both of whom have been cracking open defenses like a safe-cracker in a heist movie. Moss has bagged 594 yards and 5 touchdowns in the last month, with Thomas not too far behind. Defensively, Marcus Ratcliffe has been a real nightmare for the opposition, recording 15 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and a mind-boggling 3 interceptions.
So, the Bulldogs -- well, they’re up against it with a disappointing 1-5 record. They've got QBs Michael Van Buren and Blake Shapen throwing darts, but with only 6 touchdowns and two interceptions between them, it's been tough sledding. Johnnie Daniels is doing his best to spark the offense, with 281 total yards and 2 TDs in the previous month. Stone Blanton is making a name for himself on the defensive side of the ball, recording 28 tackles and 2 forced fumbles, but it's an uphill battle.
Looking at it from 10,000 feet - or, heck, even ground level - it's clear as the midday sky that the Aggies are heavy favorites. So without further ado,
Albert’s Prediction: Texas A&M Aggies by 15