Aaron Raley

Aaron Raley

Joined: May 27, 2024

Aaron Raley is a credentialed writer covering the Texas A&M Aggies for On SI, joining the team on May 27, 2024. Born and raised in Northeast Texas, Aaron earned a degree from Texas A&M University in journalism, with minors in history and sports management. Aaron’s writing abilities are driven by his love and passion for various sports, both at the collegiate and professional levels, as well as his experience in playing sports, especially baseball and football.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko is seen against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko speaks with a member of his coaching staff during a time-out in the fourth quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kyle Field.

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko voices his displeasure with an official during the game with Alabama at Saban Field at Bryant Denny Stadium.

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) scores between Alabama linebacker Luke Metz (4) and Alabama Dijon Lee Jr. (5) at Saban Field at Bryant Denny Stadium.

Football

In a game that began with high hopes, Texas A&M eventually lost steam and is now 1-4 in conference play.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko walks on the field prior to the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kyle Field.

Football

If Texas A&M wants to secure the upset in Tuscaloosa this weekend, this recent lowlight for the Alabama Crimson Tide could be their way to do it.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko looks on during a time-out in fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kyle Field.

Football

As Texas A&M sits at a measly 4-3 midway through the 2026 season, here is what we have learned so far this year as the second half gets underway.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko leaves the field after the first half against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

Football

This trio of Texas A&M players could be the biggest difference makers when the Aggies pay their first visit to Tuscaloosa in four years.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) speaks to the media at SEC Media Days.

Football

The junior quarterback hasn't fared well in the two road games that Texas A&M has embarked on this season, and this weekend will not be any easier.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) drops back to pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

Football

If Texas A&M junior quarterback Marcel Reed wants to continue to be known as "the man" for Mike Elko, he has some work to do this weekend.

Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan talks with Texas A&M head coach Michael Earley before an NCAA baseball game at Condron Family Ballpark at Alfred A. McKethan Field in Gainesville, FL on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Baseball

Michael Earley's third season with the Texas A&M Aggies is officially a go, and here are all that stand in between him and a national championship.

Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) runs the ball as Texas A&M Aggies defensive tackle Brandon Davis-Swain (11) makes the tackle during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Football

Mike Elko and the Texas A&M Aggies could have their next NFL-caliber talent on the defensive line.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko watches warm ups prior to the game against Arizona State Sun Devils at Kyle Field.

Stock for the Texas A&M Aggies has plummeted in just a little over a month.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko leaves the field after the first half against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

In another rough road showing for the Texas A&M Aggies against the Missouri Tigers, here is who all helped and hurt their stock during the game.

ESPN personality Pat McAfee talks during College GameDay with Nick Saban looking on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.

According to ESPN's College GameDay experts, it could be a long day for Texas A&M against Missouri.

Texas A&M Aggies running back KJ Edwards (0) runs the ball as Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Ben Bogle (44) attempts a tackle during the first half at Kyle Field.

Texas A&M revisits Columbia looking to solidify the turnaround to an unfortunate season start.