Anyone expecting Texas A&M football to take a leap forward in 2019 after the way they performed in Jimbo Fisher’s first season may end up being right even if the record doesn’t reflect it. There is a chance you’ll be able to make the case the 2019 team ends up better than 2018 despite finishing with a worse record. That’s how tough the 2019 schedule is.
The Ags could finish 8-5 and it would definitely be seen as a disappointment but not the end of the world. When there is a chance the team plays five Top 10 opponents, plus other in-conference opponents, it’s entirely possible to see five losses if you believe the team is not yet ready to contend for a title.