Texas A&M Aggies Week 3 Preview: Florida Gators at The Swamp

The Texas A&M Aggies face their first SEC test against the Florida Gators Saturday, and while it might be a good preview of what's to come, The Swamp never fails to present a challenge.

Matt Guzman | Sep 9, 2024

Sep 7, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws the ball against the Samford Bulldogs during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. / Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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The Texas A&M Aggies seemingly turned things around in Week 2 after a rough outing in their season opener, but now they hit the road with a tough test against the Florida Gators.

Last season, the Gators finished with the same record as the Aggies, notching only five wins on the year — and none beyond Week 7. Texas A&M experienced similar struggles, but with Mike Elko now at the helm, they'll look to begin a winning streak on the road.

In the last six meetings between the two schools, Texas A&M and Florida are tied at three wins a piece. The most recent meeting came in 2022 when Florida visited Kyle Field and left with a win. Before that, a COVID-19 win at home was one of the best of the Aggies' season.

Florida also looked subpar in its season opener against the now-top 10 Miami Hurricanes, but given the eerily similar situation the Aggies find themselves in, the contest could swing either way. It'll be up the Aggies and their ability to "play to a standard" to grab a win at The Swamp.

Here's what you need to know about the hosting Gators:

2024-25 NCAA Football Week 3: Florida Gators

2024 Record: 1-1, 0-0 SEC

Head coach: Billy Napier

Current Offensive Leaders:

Passing: QB D.J. Lagway

2024 stats: 21-31, 487 yards, three touchdowns, one interception

Rushing: RB Montrell Johnson

2024 stats: 26 carries, 173 yards, 6.7 yards per carry, three touchdowns

Receiving: WR Eugene Wilson III

2024 stats: 13 receptions, 191 yards, 14.7 yards per catch, zero touchdowns

Current Defensive Leaders:

Tackles: LB Shemar James, 9

Interceptions: LB Shemar James, 1

Sacks: DL Tyreak Sapp, 2.0

Published Jun 17, 2024|Modified Sep 9, 2024

MATT GUZMAN

Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI and a staff writer for multiple collegiate sites in the same network. In the world of professional sports, he is a firm believer that athletes are people, too, and intends to tell stories of players and teams’ true, behind-the-scenes character that otherwise would not be seen through strong narrative writing, hooking ledes and passionate words.