Aggies Ranked High In Phil Steele's Most Improved Teams
The college football tides can and do change from season to season. Even though the Texas A&M Aggies had one of their worst seasons on recent record last year, things could change quickly due to the changes made this offseason and the level of talent in the program.
College football guru Phil Steele recently offered his 16 most improved teams of the season, and the Aggies are No. 1.
1. Texas A&M Aggies
"The difference between talent and final record was vast in College Station last fall, as the Aggies juxtaposed a No. 1 recruiting class in the ’22 spring with a 5-7 record that season, missing out on a bowl game for the first time since 2008. However, Phil Steele sees reason for immense improvement.
"First of all, he liked their defense a year ago and expects that side of the ball to be the strength of the team this year after they allowed just 21 points a game and return 10 starters. Also, QB Conner Weigman is just a sophomore but he got plenty of game experience a year ago and gets back A&M’s top three receivers, including a Phil Steele All-SEC selection Ainias Smith. This team ought to be better."
Immediately following the Aggies are future SEC rival Oklahoma at No. 2, then Appalachian State at No. 3. Fellow SEC member Auburn showed at No. 10, and the Aggies and Tigers were the only SEC teams to appear.
It wouldn't take much for coach Jimbo Fisher to turn things around in the upcoming season. The Aggies boast one of the most talented rosters, and the addition of Bobby Petrino as the new offensive coordinator could get the full potential from quarterback Conner Weigman and his offense.
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