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You don't appreciate Texas A&M's third down dominance enough

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This is becoming one of the most dominant units we've ever seen at Texas A&M.

Oct 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko reacts after the win over the Florida Gators at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

The third down defense for Texas A&M football over the last three games— in other words, since conference play started— has been a topic of a lot of discussion. It's gotten to the point that it is a massive shock when an opponent actually picks up the first rather than bring the punt unit out— that's sort of what happens when you hold teams to 2-of-34 on third down through three games.