If there was one SEC Football team that could potentially be on upset alert in Week 2 that you might not necessarily expect, that team is likely Texas A&M. That is because the Aggies welcome a talented Appalachian State team to College Station in what-is the first-ever meeting between the two schools.
No. 6 Texas A&M (1-0) opened the 2022 season with a 31-0 win last Saturday over Sam Houston, a game in which the Aggies out-gained the Bearkats 497-198 in total yardage. With Haynes King receiving the start at quarterback, the redshirt sophomore did throw for 364 yards and three touchdowns, but also struggled at times throwing two interceptions.
The Aggies offense also received a big game from wide receiver Ainias Smith, who accounted for 164 yards and two touchdowns on six receptions, while others such as Devon Achane, Evan Stewart, and Chris Marshall made key impacts. Texas A&M also had a total of four players tie for the team-lead in tackles last Saturday on defense in Jardin Gilbert, Fadil Diggs, Demani Richardson, and Chris Russell.
Appalachian State (0-1) on the other hand began their season with a loss during Week 1, falling at home against North Carolina, 63-61. One of the top teams in the Sun Belt, the Mountaineers, despite the loss, posted an impressive performance offensively by gaining 651 yards of total offense, a unit headlined by quarterback Chase Brice who threw for six touchdowns.
The Mountaineers are led on the ground by Nate Noel and Camerun Peoples, while a total of six different players caught a touchdown pass from Brice in Week 1, a group headlined by Henry Pearson and Christian Horn. Andrew Parker and Nicholas Ross led Appalachian State in tackles a week ago, while Nick Hampton collected 2.5 sacks against North Carolina.
Texas A&M vs Appalachian State Odds: Line, Spread, Over/Under
As of Friday, Texas A&M is currently an 18.5-point favorite over Appalachian State according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The money line is Texas A&M -1200, and the over/under is 53.5.
Texas A&M vs Appalachian State SEC Football Prediction
Even despite the Aggies having not allowed a point yet this season, this game has the potential to be high scoring should Appalachian State’s offense get going like last week. However, even if that happens, the Mountaineers should not be able to keep up with Texas A&M offensively, and the Aggies should win by at-least two touchdowns. Prediction: Texas A&M 38, Appalachian State 20
What Channel is the Texas A&M vs Appalachian State Game On?
Played on Saturday, September 10 from Kyle Field in College Station, TX, the matchup of Texas A&M vs Appalachian State will begin at 3:30 PM ET and will be available on ESPN2.
Texas A&M vs Appalachian State Live Stream
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