Texas A&M is confident about its chances this week against the reigning national champions. Just ask Jared Hocker.
The junior offensive lineman told local reporters on Monday that the No. 12 Aggies will beat No. 1 Clemson on Saturday when the two meet.
Hocker said he likes being the underdog and that "you always have something to prove," and that the Aggies were looking forward to the opportunity. When a reporter asked "Does that make [Clemson] ripe for an upset?" Hocker responded plainly: "Yes, it does. There will be an upset."
The Aggies played the Tigers closer than anybody in the country in 2018, falling 28-26 in a nail-biter.