South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas A&M Aggies football rivalry history
The South Carolina Gamecocks and Texas A&M Aggies will renew their conference rivalry this weekend as they meet for just the 10th time. The rivalry, which traces back to 2014, has taken place every year since. Here's a closer look at the history between the two programs.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas A&M Aggies rivalry record
The South Carolina Gamecocks and Texas A&M Aggies first played in 2014, with the Aggies winning a 52-28 blowout. Texas A&M also holds an 8-1 record in the series, which has seen the two programs play every year since they first met.
The Aggies were able to win eight straight games to begin the all-time series, a streak which is the longest in the conference rivalry. The Gamecocks picked up their first win in the series last year as they won 30-24. South Carolina coach Shane Beamer holds a 1-1 record in the rivalry, while Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher is 4-1 against their Southeastern Conference rivals.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas A&M Aggies biggest games
The Texas A&M Aggies hold the largest margin of victory to date. While they hold several big victories over their SEC rivals, it was their 2020 matchup that was the biggest blowout in the all-time series.
Texas A&M entered the matchup as the No.7-ranked team in the nation with a 4-1 record, while the South Carolina Gamecocks were just 2-3. The Aggies won by a score of 48-3 and won their next three games, including in the Orange Bowl, finishing 9-1 as the fourth-ranked team in the nation. Meanwhile, the Gamecocks never recovered and lost the remainder of their games to finish just 2-8.
South Carolina's biggest victory in the series came last season, in their only victory in the series. The Gamecocks entered the matchup with a 4-2 record, while the Aggies were just 3-3. South Carolina was able to defeat Texas A&M 30-24.
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas A&M Aggies 2023 preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks will enter their Week 9 matchup with the Texas A&M Aggies with a 2-5 record. Meanwhile, Texas A&M will enter with a 4-3 record.
The Gamecocks have averaged 26.6 points per game, which ranks 81st out of 133 teams in the nation. Furthermore, they have allowed 31.7 ppg, which ranks 113th. The Aggies have scored 32.3 ppg, which ranks 43rd while allowing 19.9 points per game, which ranks 32nd.