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 quarterback Marcel Reed (10) keeps the ball for yards during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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After another successful year of recruiting, here are what Mike Elko and the Texas A&M Aggies need from the NCAA transfer portal before the 2026 season.

Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) keeps the ball for yards during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Follow along as Texas A&M builds its 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdowns, position group insights, and how the class stacks up nationally.

Sep 13, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) runs the ball during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

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The very game that gave Texas A&M momentum early in the 2025 season could be occurring yet again, this time in the confides of Kyle Field.

Nov 22, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs with the ball in the first half of a game against the Samford Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Buvid-Imagn Images

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After their best regular season in well over a decade, here is a look back at how the Texas A&M Aggies stacked up in the AP Top 25 throughout the 2025 season.

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko watches the first half of play against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

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The second half of the 2025 Lone Star Showdown left much to be desired by the 12th Man, and head coach Mike Elko was just as upset after Texas A&M's 27-17 loss to the Texas Longhorns.

Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Taurean York (21) defends in coverage against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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After surrendering a 10-3 halftime lead that led to a 27-17 loss to the Texas Longhorns, don't count on Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York to dwell on the past for too long.

Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) runs for yards past Texas A&M Aggies safety Dalton Brooks (25) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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For the second straight year, the Texas A&M Aggies let their rivals run rampant all over their defense.

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas longhorns edge rusher Ethan Burke (91) stops Texas A&M running back Amari Daniels (5) on fourth and goal at the 1-yard line during the Lone Star Showdown at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

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The Texas A&M Aggies have one more challenge ahead of them if they want to boast a perfect regular season record in the 2025 season.

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko, left, shakes hands with Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian after the game. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7. at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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The 120th Lone Star Showdown is set to take place Friday night in Austin.

Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The former first overall pick was this week's shining star amongst the Texas A&M Aggies in the NFL today.

Nov 25, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils guard Patrick Punch (0) attempts to blocks Texas A&M Aggies guard Josh Holloway (1) shot during the first half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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The Texas A&M Aggies moved to 5-2 on the 2025 season in dominant fashion over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.

Nov 15, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko reacts during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko didn't exactly give a direct answer to the injury concerns surrounding a few of his star playmakers during his weekly press conference on Monday afternoon.

Aaron Raley

Joined: May 27, 2024

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Texas A&M Run Defense Crumbles Yet Again In Loss To Texas Longhorns

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What Happened Last Time Between the Texas A&M Aggies and Texas Longhorns?

Myles Garrett Continues Making History During Week 12 of NFL Season

3 Takeaways From Texas A&M's Blowout Win Over Mississippi Valley State

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