Everything Texas A&M transfers, OC Collin Klein said following Tuesday's practice
Heading into his second year as the head coach of the Aggies, Mike Elko and his coaching staff are getting the roster prepared for another season of competitive battles against some of the top-ranked programs in the country. While players and coaches typically try to stay away from the preseason hype, USA Today's US LBM Coaches Poll featured five teams that rank in the top 25, three of which are listed in the top 10 (No. 1 Texas, No. 5 Notre Dame and No. 9 LSU).
To face a schedule like that this season means even more intense preparations in the brutal Texas heat. This time around, offensive coordinator Collin Klein, defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim and tight end Nate Boerkircher spoke to the media following Tuesday's practice session.
Here is what the Aggies had to say as fall camp continues and the 2025 campaign looms on the horizon in Bryan-College Station, Texas:
Boerkircher speaks on working with QB Marcel Reed
Boerkircher on Kyle Field's atmosphere reputation
Boerkircher on Aggie offense during scrimmage
Boerkircher's journey in collegiate football
Boerkircher talks about his role at A&M
Boerkircher on the TE room
Onyedim on playing in front of the 12th Man
Onyedim talks about facing A&M's offensive line
Onyedim on transitioning to Texas A&M
Onyedim talks role with the Aggies this season
Onyedim discusses decision to transfer to A&M
Klein talks about building continuity between transfers
Klein discusses what Boerkircher brings to the table
Klein on Reed's development
Klein on what he learned about the offense
Klein talks about which players stood out
Klein's overall thoughts on the scrimmage
Growth of Terry Bussey
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