COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- For three straight seasons, Texas A&M has begun its season 5-0. The Aggies climbed the rankings and into the championship conversation.
In 2014 and 2015, the team’s fall from glory was steep and well-documented. Many people inside the program said this year was different. At some point, it became believable.
The Aggies started 6-0 this time. A loss to No. 1 Alabama showed the Aggies to be outmatched by the nation’s best, but not necessarily a sign of troubles ahead.
Then Saturday happened. The Aggies, who debuted in the 2016 College Football Playoff rankings as the No.