The Jimbo Fisher era is almost underway in Aggieland. A&M will open its season on a national stage, but against FCS opponent Northwestern State. While Fisher's debut is creating excitement among Aggies, another intriguing storyline is the quarterback competition between Kellen Mond and Nick Starkel. Despite no official word from Fisher, Mond is reportedly going to start for A&M, but Starkel is expected to get meaningful snaps as well.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Kyle Field in College Station
Records: Texas A&M (0-0, 0-0 SEC); Northwestern State (0-0, 0-0 Southland)
Last meeting: First meeting between two schools
TV: SEC Network
A&M probably isn't sweating too much about facing the Demons, who are coming off a 4-7 campaign at the FCS level.