Matt Guzman

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.

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko watches the replay in the third quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field.
Football

Senior Day in Week 12? Texas A&M Aggies Coach Mike Elko Explains Reasoning

The Texas A&M Aggies are choosing to honor their seniors Saturday instead of prior to their final home contest against the Texas Longhorns — a decision Mike Elko stood behind when questioned.

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Nov 8, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies forward Andersson Garcia (11) looks to pass the ball against the East Texas A&M during the first half at Reed Arena.
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'Savant-ish': Andersson Garcia's Career Night Key to Aggies' 2nd Straight Win

The Texas A&M Aggies notched their second win of the season after dropping their season opener to UCF, and crucial to that effort has been — and will be — senior forward Andersson Garcia.

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Sep 30, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies coach Mike Elko points to a player after a win over the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium.
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Mike Elko, Texas A&M Aggies Head to Final 3 Weeks of Season with 'Urgency'

The Texas A&M Aggies are tied for first in the SEC, but with three more weeks of football to play, they'll aim to remain in favorable position by simply winning. And doing so with urgency.

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Nov 8, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies coach Buzz Williams reacts during the first half against the East Texas A&M Lions at Reed Arena.
Men's Basketball

'Really Talented!' Buzz Williams Praises Zhuric Phelps after Aggies' Win Over East Texas A&M

The Texas A&M Aggies have a high standard this season, and transfer forward Zhuric Phelps is part of the reason why. Two games in, he's shown Buzz Williams and his teammates why.

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Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium.
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LOOK: Arch Manning Dons Johnny Manziel-Inspired 'Scooby-Doo' Halloween Costume

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning donned a Scooby-Doo costume on Halloween, prompting former Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel to comment on the outfit he wore first.

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Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko watches the replay in the third quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field.
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Margin of Error 'Out the Window,' Aggies Spending Bye Week Learning to Respond

The Texas A&M Aggies lost the one game they had to give, and now sit tied for first place in the SEC entering the bye week, where they'll spend time figuring out how to bounce back.

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Sep 21, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) looks on prior to the game against the Bowling Green Falcons at Kyle Field.
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Without Le'Veon Moss, Aggies Face Toughest Stretch of Season with 1 Fewer Star

The Texas A&M Aggies now approach November with their top running back out for the year. It makes the challenge of being perfect the rest of the season much more difficult, but internally, they're remaining positive.

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Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium.
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Losing Control: After Perfect SEC Start, 'The Moment' Caught up to Texas A&M

The Texas A&M Aggies are the last team to join the SEC's weekly carnage after falling short on the road to the South Carolina Gamecocks. And while it seemed to be a one-off meltdown, it might have been bound to happen.

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Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) eludes a sack by Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Scooby Williams (0) in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Football

Halftime: Aggies Knotted at 20 with South Carolina After Slow Start

Too many defensive penalties and a slow start offensively allowed the South Carolina Gamecocks to take an early lead, but after 30 minutes, the Texas A&M Aggies are tied at 20 with their hosts.

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Sep 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA;  Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Noah Thomas (3) celebrates with Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium.
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Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Score Predictions

The Texas A&M Aggies will hit the road against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 10 looking to secure a strong road win heading into the final stretch of the season. Here are Aggies On SI’s staff predictions.

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Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; SEC Nation analyst Paul Finebaum looks on prior to the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field.
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Paul Finebaum: Aggies Coach Mike Elko 'Meant' Comments Hinted Toward Jimbo Fisher

"He completely eviscerated Jimbo Fisher. Now, I realize he walked it back, (but) ... he meant what he said," SEC Nation analyst Paul Finebaum said on an On3 podcast Thursday.

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Oct 22, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Debo Williams (0) celebrates with students following their win over Texas A&M Aggies at Williams-Brice Stadium.
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Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina: Gamecocks' Defensive Players to Watch

While the South Carolina Gamecocks' offense boasts some strong new weapons, their defense is full of returning talent all looking to level up. Three names in particular could make things tough on the Texas A&M Aggies.

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