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The 12th Man, a stadium among the largest in the country, and traditions with no real equivalent.
TAMU history
The 12th Man
Texas A&M's student body stands for the entire game, a tradition dating to 1922 when a student was called from the stands to be ready to play. The phrase has since been borrowed across sport, but it originates here.
Midnight Yell Practice, held at Kyle Field the night before home games, draws crowds in its own right and has no real equivalent elsewhere in college football.
TAMU history
Back in the top ten
Texas A&M went 11-2 in 2025, reached the College Football Playoff as the seventh seed, and finished eighth in the final AP poll — its first appearance in a final poll since 2020.
Mike Elko built his reputation on defense, and the Aggies had one of the SEC's strongest defenses in 2025.
FAQ
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What is the 12th Man?
A Texas A&M tradition in which the student body stands for the entire game, ready to play if needed. It dates to 1922 and originated at Texas A&M.
What is Midnight Yell?
A practice held at Kyle Field the night before home games, drawing large crowds in its own right, with no real equivalent elsewhere in college football.
How did Texas A&M do in 2025?
11-2, with a College Football Playoff appearance as the seventh seed and an eighth-place finish in the final AP poll.
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