Texas A&M is coming off of an emphatic win over the UTSA Roadrunners in week one, a game that, despite the decisive final outcome, generated quite a bit of talk among the Aggie faithful. For whatever nitpicks fans of the maroon and white have, the abiding national perception has been quite a bit more positive about the Aggies thanks to the excellent pass game put on display from Marcel Reed and the transfer receivers.
Given that the Aggies' game went up against LSU-Clemson, as well as the strange opening making it for a nigh-unwatchable viewing experience in the early going, there may be a bit of box score watching going on among AP Poll voters.