Texas A&M Earns First College Football Playoff Berth, Will Host Miami on Dec. 20

Mike Elko says the Aggies quickly refocused on a title push as Collin Klein stays to call plays.

Overview

Seventh-seeded Texas A&M (11-1) hosts No. 10 Miami (10-2) at Kyle Field on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m., with the game on ABC.
The team returned to practice with what Elko described as a heightened sense of urgency after the Nov. 28 loss to Texas ended an unbeaten regular season and cost a first-round bye.
Offensive coordinator Collin Klein accepted the Kansas State head-coaching job but will remain with A&M through the postseason, with Elko emphasizing a collaborative offensive approach.
The status of star running back Le’Veon Moss remains uncertain following an Oct. 11 ankle injury, leaving Rueben Owens II as the lead back if Moss cannot play.
Elko highlighted Miami’s defense as a major test, citing disruptive edge rushers and a front seven that has recently held foes under 20 points and roughly 82 rushing yards per game.