While Texas A&M has not reached the pinnacle of college football since 1939, the Aggies have created numerous memorable moments and achieved notable success on the gridiron.

When it comes to storied football programs, it is difficult not to mention Texas A&M. According to a 2019 ranking by ESPN, the Aggies rank as the No. 32 most storied program in college football history over the past 150 years.

With name, image, and likeness becoming increasingly important in collegiate athletics, Texas A&M is trying to stay one step ahead of the curve by offering the nation’s top athletes opportunities to play in one of the premier environments in the country.

Recruiting continues to flourish under head coach Mike Elko, as the Aggies have already locked in a top-five class for 2026. That is not to overshadow the talent on the current roster, however. If all the pieces come together, Elko and company could be well on their way to creating more historical moments this season.

Before the 131st season of Aggie football kicks off in 2025, here are the 10 most unique and wild facts in the history of the Texas A&M football program:

1. Manziel Sets Standard

Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel became the first freshman in college football history to throw for more than 3,000 passing yards and rush for more than 1,000 rushing yards in a single season during his 2012 campaign. He capped it off by winning the Heisman Trophy, becoming just the second Aggie to claim the award (John David Crow in 1957).

2. Aggies Shine in Debut

During Texas A&M’s first season in the SEC, the program scored 558 points during the regular season. That remains the record for the most points scored in a debut campaign in league history.

3. Pre-1950s Success

Before World War II, the Aggies had one of the highest winning percentages in college football. The program ranked No. 11 nationally with a .559 winning percentage.

4. Sherrill’s “12th Man” Unit

Since the tradition was introduced by former head coach Jackie Sherrill in 1983, Texas A&M’s “12th Man” kickoff formation has remained one of the most unique traditions in college football. Coming off a losing season in 1982, Sherrill held open tryouts to build a kickoff coverage unit made entirely of walk-ons. The unit became a national sensation.

5. Kyle Field’s 117 Decibels

Kyle Field is known as one of the loudest venues in college football. That was on full display during a 2014 contest against Ole Miss, when the crowd noise reportedly reached 117 decibels. That mark is roughly equivalent to a jet engine.

6. Bringing Home Hardware

While Manziel was shredding defenses during his Heisman run, defensive lineman Damontre Moore was also making headlines. Moore was tabbed as a nominee for college football’s Defensive Player of the Year Award, as he recorded 85 tackles, 12.5 sacks and 22 tackles-for-loss in 2012.

7. Perfect Season

The last time Texas A&M had an undefeated season was in 1939, when the Aggies went 11-0 and won their most recent national championship.

8. Garrett Strikes Fear

Myles Garrett is one of the most feared defensive linemen in the NFL for good reason. He recorded 31 sacks in three seasons and became Texas A&M’s first-ever No. 1 overall pick when the Cleveland Browns selected Garrett with the first pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.

9. Seven-Overtime Thriller

Texas A&M’s 74-72, seven-overtime victory over LSU in 2018 is remembered as one of the wildest games in college football history. The two teams exchanged haymakers before the Aggies sealed the win in a dramatic finish at Kyle Field.

10. Miss Rev

One of the most beloved parts of Aggie game day is the presence of Reveille. The tradition began after cadets took in an injured dog that barked when a bugler played “Reveille.” The dog, later named Reveille I, led the band onto the field the following season. After her passing 13 years later, she was buried in the north end zone of Kyle Field, where all deceased Reveilles now rest.

The current mascot’s name, Miss Rev, is more than just a figurehead. If she falls asleep on a cadet’s bed, tradition states that the cadet must find another place to sleep. Legend also holds that if she barks in class, the professor may dismiss the class at their discretion.

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