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According to the Austin American Statesman, Texas A&M will be paying $3.705 million to their non-conference opponents they’ll welcome to field. Samford will be paid the least, a total of $550,000 for their visit to Kyle Field on Saturday. UTSA was paid $1.5 million, and Utah State was paid $1.65 million for their game.

The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to the Texas A&M aggies after leading by 27 points at halftime. Here are the highlights.

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Only days after the Texas A&M Aggies extended head coach Mike Elko, they doubled down and extended athletic director Trev Alberts. In a unifying move, the University made an investment in the future by retaining the current regime.

Since arriving in College Station, Elko compiled a 17-5 overall record, quickly leading the Aggies into national contender status. Texas A&M is off to a 9-0 start and sits No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings,

Friday, A&M announced a new six-year contract for Alberts, following approval from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents hours earlier. The Regents also approved Elko’s new deal, which was announced after the Aggies’ win over South Carolina on Saturday.

After a pair of national semifinal finishes, the Longhorns are likely to miss the playoff. Meanwhile, Texas A&M has a great opportunity at a title run.