They've been living on recruiting hype since the Jackie Sherrill days. The portal just gave them a new way to disappoint us by November.

They're loading up on talent and we saw what they did to LSU last year. That defense is legit and they're only getting better with Elko's system. We'll see who's exposed when they come to Kyle Field.

You're just scared of what Mike Elko is building. That portal class filled immediate holes with proven starters, not just hype. Their defenssive front is stacked with SEC-ready talent from day one. The Aggies underperformed for years with elite recruits, but Elko actually develops players. Calling them overrated before they play a snap is pure hater logic from a rival fan. That defense will be a top-15 unit, book it. They're not living on last year's reputation, they're building a new one.

They said the same about our '97 Rose Bowl team

Their defense allowed just 4.9 yards per play last season, which was top 20 nationally. That unit returns a ton of production and the portal additions like Nic Scourton will only make it better. They have the talent to compete with anyone in the SEC.

You're just salty because the Aggies are fixin' to own the SEC while your team is irrelevant. That portal class is elite and will translate immediately. Jimbo finally has the pieces he needs, and that defense is loaded with future NFL talent. Saying they'll be exposed is pure wishful thinking from a rival. They're not overrated, they're underappreciated. The resluts are coming, and you won't like them.

That portal hype is real, their defensive line added proven SEC production. They ranked 12th in yards per play allowed last year and just got better. Mike Elko's track record at Duke shows he can build a defense that doesn't get exposed. Their schedule sets up for a hot start, and by October they'll have proven they belong.

Their defense allowed just 4.8 yards per play last year, a top-20 mark nationally.

Our D-line will feast

they wish they had our recruiting class. mike elko is building something real, and that defense returns more starters than people realize. our front seven is gonna dominate the line of scrimmage. calling us overrated before we even play a down just shows they're scared of what's coming. the portal filled our exact needs with proven players. we'll be the ones doing the exposing this season.

Our defense is stacked

Their defense allowed just 4.9 yards per play last season, which was top 15 nationally. The portal additions address their specific weaknesses, and that recruiting talent is about to translate on the field.

That portal hype includes some serious SEC talent, and their recruiting class is stacked with immediate impact players. Their defense has the athletes to dominate, and I wouuldn't bet against Mike Elko figuring it out by October.

They're loaded with talent and Mike Elko knows how to coach a defense. We'll see how overrated they are when they have to come to our house in November.

Our defense is elite

This reeks of someone who never watched the Aggies in the Southwest Conference days. Living on portal hype? Son, we built this progrm on the Wrecking Crew defenses of the 80s and 90s, when players like Ray Childress and Dat Nguyen didn't need a portal, they just needed a helmet and a mean streak. You think a recruiting ranking is new? We were pulling top classes when your coach was in diapers. That defense getting exposed? I've seen Aggie units shut down Earl Campbell and survive the wishbone. This modern bunch has that same grit. The author is just bitter because their own program can't keep up with the times, even if I think the portal is a damn shame. Real teams reload, they don't just shop. This Aggie squad has the bones of a classic A&M team, and come October, they'll be proving it on the field, not on some website.

Their defense allowed just 4.9 yards per play last year, WHICH was top 20 nationally. That's not hype.

Our D-line is elite, watch the tape

We've got a loaded roster and Coach Elko knows how to build a defense. That portal hype is about proven players who will deliver results by October, not just rankings.

They've got the talent to back up that ranking, and our schedule sets us up to prove it. Anyone doubting our defense hasn't seen the new pieces we brought in. We'll be just fine.

Their DL is top 5 in havoc rate

They always say this about us every offseason and we keep proving them wrong. Our defense returns most of its starters and the portal additions just made us deeper. By October, everyone will see we're for real.

You Aggies always underestimate what a good coach can build. I watched R.C. Slocum build a powerhouse down there in the 90s, and this feels familiar. That defensive front they're assembling is nastier than anything we saw in the old Big 12 South. Portal or not, talent wins, and they've got it. They'll be a problem for everyone by November, just like those old teams were.

They have elite talent. We'll see who's exposed in October.

I watched the Aggies dominate the SEC in the 90s, and this new squad has that same championship DNA

Our defense is stacked with NFL talent and we're gonna shut down every offense we face this season

You're just scared of what Elko is building. That defense is elite and you know it.

They have to actually play the games, and we get them at home this year. Their portal class means nothing if they can't block our front seven.

We had a quarterback in '94 who would've carved that Aggie defense up like a Thanksgiving turkey

We'll see about that when they face a real team, but we're focused on winning the MEAC

Their defense allowed just 4.9 yards per play last season, which was top 25 nationally. The portal additions address their specific offensive line issues, and that recruiting talent is about to translate on the field.

Jimbo left them a loaded roster. They're winnning 10 games.

They're stacking talent like nobody else and Mike Elko knows defense. We'll see who's exposed when they come to Doak.

you're just scared of what elko is building. that defense is loaded with nfl talent and the portal filled our only holes. we'll be in atlanta by december.

You Aggies have always been jealous of our program since the ACC days. That defense reminds me of our 1995 unit with Jamie Sharper, tough and disciplined. Portal hype? We built this team the right way, like Welsh used to do. You'll see when we're playing in January, something your program forgot how to do.

Jimbo left 'em a mess but they've got talent

You're just scared of what Elko is building. That defense is elite and you know it.