Jimbo Fisher was fully aware of the realities of the Texas A&M schedule without being reminded at SEC media days.
The Aggies face Clemson, Alabama and Georgia this season, all on the road in Fisher's second season as coach. It's quite possible those teams will comprise the top three of the first AP preseason poll.
Asked how A&M would view the spoiler label, Fisher offered a pointed response Tuesday.
"Condescending," Fisher said. "We don't want to spoil anything. We want to take care of our own, and they are great teams. But we expect to play with them and compete with them and win those games.