2005 Texas A&M Aggies Football Preview

In this Big 12 individual team section you can find all the news for the 2005 Texas A&M Aggies. We have taken the time to preview the team and give you some info about the University of Texas A&M. You will be also be able to find the 2005 Texas A&M Aggies Football Schedule. We remind you that if you are contemplating betting College football don't forget to pick up our Expert College football predictions we offer to visitors. Like every football season when it comes to College football or NFL betting maddux sports has you one step ahead of the bookmaker.

Coach: Dennis Franchione (3rd year at Texas A&M)
Team Name: Aggies
2004 Record: 7-5
2004 Big 12 Conference Record 5-3
2004 ATS Record: 7-5
Returning Starters: 17

Texas A&M returns seventeen starters overall tied for most in the conference, and this may be Francione’s best team in his 3 year tenure.

In 2004 the Texas A&M defense allowed 24 ppg, much improved from the 39 points per game they surrendered in 2003. With 8 starters returning in 2005, the defense expects to improve once again.

The offense will be good and is lead by senior QB Reggie McNeal. McNeal is a heisman candidate who possesses both exceptional running and passing abilities. Offensive line play will be key, allowing protection for McNeal to throw bombs to a gifted receiving core, as well as opening holes for starting tailback Courtney Lewis to run through.

The Aggies have another tough schedule which includes 4 road games against schools expected to make it post season play. How A&M plays in its final 3 games of the season @ Texas Tech, @ Oklahoma, and home to Texas, will ultimately determine what kind of bowl bid they receive. That being said, should top last years 7 win total and return to a bowl game for the second straight season.

Texas A&M Football Schedule

Date	Opponent	Home/Away
Sep 3	Clemson	Away
Sep 17	SMU	Home
Sep 24	Texas	Home
Oct 1	Baylor	Home
Oct 8	Colorado	Away
Oct 15	Oklahoma St.	Home
Oct 22	Kansas St.	Away
Oct 29	Iowa St.	Home
Nov 5	Texas Tech	Away
Nov 12	Oklahoma	Away
Nov 25	Texas	Home