Are Texas A&M's recent run defense struggles an aberration or a warning sign?

During Texas A&M’s hot start to the 2016 season, one of the notable differences between this year’s team and its recent predecessors was its ability to slow down opponents’ rushing attacks.

Through the five games, the Aggies were off to a better start than in either 2014 or 2015 in that regard, despite facing a tougher schedule to start 2016.

In recent weeks, that success has been harder to come by. Texas A&M allowed season highs in rushing yards in consecutive games: 282 to Tennessee in a Week 6 win and 287 to Alabama in a 33-14 loss on Saturday.

It raises an obvious question: Were the last two games an aberration against two ranked opponents, or were they a warning sign that the Aggies are…