Texas A&M Vs. SMU 2012: Aggies Fans Happy After 45-Point Victory

Texas A&M beat Southern Methodist University 48-3 on Saturday. The win improved the Aggies' record to 1-1 on the season, while the Mustangs dropped to 1-2. A&M started slowly, but once the Aggies found their rhythm, they coasted to the easy victory.

Over at Good Bull Hunting, they had some observations about the game. They had some positive things to say about the defense, including the following:

DEFENSE. Loved these guys today. The front seven continued to be active, physical, and relentless. Gilbert was harassed from the onset and had Damontre Moore in his ear hole all day.

There are still concerns with the Aggies' over-reliance on the passing game, and some would like to see a bit more running:

The running game did little to dissuade my uneasiness early on. I'd still like to see us be able to line up behind our top notch offensive front and physically maul an inferior opponent, but perhaps that isn't the Sumlin/Kingsbury way.

Play calling concerns aside, Saturday was an impressive win for A&M. They'll host South Carolina State next Saturday as they look to improve to 2-1. Next up for SMU will be the TCU Horned Frogs on Sept. 29.

For more on Aggies football, visit Good Bull Hunting, plus SEC blog Team Speed Kills and SB Nation Houston. For more on SMU football, visit SB Nation Dallas. And you should probably start reading Big East Coast Bias.

Johnny Manziel Leads Texas A&M, While Garrett Gilbert Sputters

Texas A&M Vs. SMU 2012: Final Score And Game Recap

With an emphatic, 48-3, victory over the SMU Mustangs, the Texas A&M Aggies put their first W in the win column in dominant fashion.

Freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel continued to look impressive in the victory with a 20-36 passing performance with four touchdown passes, along with 124 yards rushing and two touchdown runs. His day was done after just three quarters, as head had already led the Aggies to a 41-7 lead.

While the defense allowed over 300 yards of total offense to the Mustangs, they managed to keep SMU off the scoreboard until a third quarter field goal and didn't allow anything after.

The Aggies will see the field next when they host South Carolina State in College Station at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday, Sept. 22.

For more on Aggies football, visit Good Bull Hunting, plus SEC blog Team Speed Killsand SB Nation Houston. For more on SMU football, visit SB Nation Dallas. And you should probably start reading Big East Coast Bias.

Texas A&M Vs. SMU Score Update: Aggies Up Huge After Three Quarter, 41-3

After a loss to the Florida Gators in their debut as members of the SEC team, the Texas A&M Aggies are bouncing back very well with a huge, 42-3, lead over the SMU Mustangs after three quarters.

The Aggies continued to lean on freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel to begin the second half as he threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Kenric McNeal on the team's first drive of the third quarter. Manziel ran in to the end zone from 15 yards on the Aggies' next possession and continued to have success, finding Uzoma Nwachukwu from 12 yards on the possession after that.

While the Aggies gave up their first score of the game, allowing a 25-yard field goal, the game is far out of reach for SMU after three quarters and they should be able to cruise to their first win of the year in the fourth quarter.

For more on Aggies football, visit Good Bull Hunting, plus SEC blog Team Speed Kills and SB Nation Houston. For more on SMU football, visit SB Nation Dallas. And you should probably start reading Big East Coast Bias.

Texas A&M Vs. SMU: Johnny Manziel Takes Over In Second Quarter

The Texas A&M Aggies head into halftime leading the SMU Mustangs, 20-0, at Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas.

Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel has taken things into his own hands, providing the Aggies with all three their touchdowns.

First, it was a 29-yard touchdown pass from Manziel to Ryan Swope with 8:38 remaining in the half. Then Manziel followed his touchdown pass with a 48-yard touchdown scamper with 3:26 remaining in the half to make it 13-0. The extra point attempt was blocked.

And with just over a minute left in the half, Manziel connected with Uzoma Nwachukwu for a 26-yard touchdown to make it 20-0.

After a slow start on offense, Manziel has found his rhythm while putting up 212 yards on 13-of-26 passing and adding 82 yards rushing on 10 carries in the first half.

SMU has only managed to accumulate 109 total yards, including a paltry 30 yards on the ground on 12 carries.

For more on Aggies football, visit Good Bull Hunting, plus SEC blog Team Speed Kills and SB Nation Houston.

For more on SMU football, visit SB Nation Dallas. And you should probably start reading Big East Coast Bias.

Texas A&M Vs. SMU: Scoreless After The First Quarter

Texas A&M and SMU are scoreless after one quarter in their game at Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas.

The Aggies are attempting to bounce back from last week's rude introduction to life in the SEC as they lost, 20-17, to the Florida Gators in their season opener.

Playing SMU was supposed to provide some relief but the first quarter has seen both teams not produce anything on the offensive side of the ball. Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel finished the first quarter 4 of 8 for 58 yards while SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert is 5 of 10 for 30 yards. Neither team has been able to run the ball, combining for only 17 yards on 14 carries.

Manziel is coming off a 23-of-30 for 173 yards performance in his last game against Sam Houston State and will need to revert to that level in order to lead the Aggies to a much-needed victory to gain momentum heading into the rest of their schedule.

For more on Aggies football, visit Good Bull Hunting, plus SEC blog Team Speed Kills and SB Nation Houston.

For more on SMU football, visit SB Nation Dallas. And you should probably start reading Big East Coast Bias.

Texas A&M Vs. SMU 2012: Schedule, Game Time, Odds And More

Texas A&M had a rough start to their SEC campaign, losing 20-17 to the Florida Gators in their first game of the season after their original opener got postponed. They will be facing slightly easier competition in game two of their campaign as they travel to Dallas to take on SMU.

The Mustangs have had an up and down start to the year. They fell in their first game of the season, on the receiving end of a 59-24 beating from Baylor. They then beat Sam Houston State 52-0, but the Aggies will pose a much larger threat than any FCS school would. Young duel threat quarterback Johnny Manziel will be expected to have another solid day to start of his career with the Aggies. Manziel went 23-30 for 173 yards and added a rushing touchdown in his first game as game manager for Texas A&M.

Game time, TV channel: 2:30 p.m. CT, FSN

Point spread: Texas A&M favored by 10.5 points.

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