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Two Texas A&M Aggies Headed to Super Bowl LIX

Two Texas A&M Aggies have clinched a spot in Super Bowl LIX.
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Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Ainias Smith (82) against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Ainias Smith (82) against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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The Kansas City Chiefs held off the Buffalo Bills for a 32-29 in the AFC Championship on Sunday to clinch a spot in Super Bowl LIX, where they will face the Philadelphia Eagles and two former Texas A&M Aggies.

Here are the pair of Aggies that have a chance at a Super Bowl ring in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9.

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Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles punter Braden Mann (10) prepares to punt against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Ainias Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

Smith spent five seasons in College Station before the Eagles selected him in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played in seven games (one start) during the regular season while posting seven catches for 41 yards and a touchdown along with two carries for six yards. He played exactly 100 snaps during the regular season (96 on offense, four on special teams).

In Week 18's 20-13 win over the New York Giants, Smith finished with four catches for 35 yards and his first-career touchdown on a 15-yard pass from Tanner McKee.

Smith has been inactive for all three of Philadelphia's playoff games so far. It's unclear if he'll suit up for the Super Bowl.

Braden Mann, Punter, Philadelphia Eagles

Mann spent four seasons at Texas A&M and will now play a notable role on the big stage as Philadelphia's starting punter. He played in all 17 regular-season games and all three playoff contests.

During the regular season, Mann totaled 54 punts for 2,633 yards and just seven touchbacks. Twenty of his punts landed inside the 20-yard line. In the postseason, he's punted 11 times for 525 yards, two touchbacks and four punts inside the 20.

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Zach Dimmitt
ZACH DIMMITT

Zach Dimmitt is the Deputy Editor for Texas Longhorns On SI and Texas A&M Aggies On SI. He also contributes as a writer for the On SI channels of the Oregon Ducks, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans. He was previously the editor-in-chief of Buffalo Bills on SI, Philadelphia Eagles on SI and Seattle Seahawks on SI. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Dimmitt received his Bachelor’s Degree in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. He originally started with SI’s Fan Nation network in 2021, providing extensive coverage of the NFL and NBA along with college football and basketball. In that time, Dimmitt has published thousands of stories and has reached millions of people across multiple fan bases. You can follow him on X at @ZachDimmitt7

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