Tres Amigos - An Aggie Football Podcast

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Matt Folmar is back on the mic with Seth Drennan and CoastAg for Episode 26.17 of Tres Amigos, delivering an exhaustive and therapeutic post-mortem on Texas A&M's matchup against Alabama.

In This Episode:

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Volleyball & Bye Week Check-In: Celebrating Aggie volleyball's massive road sweep over Kentucky and previewing bye week film study.

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Offensive Scheme Critique: Breaking down the costly second-and-four empty formation, RPO struggles, and the need to abandon "theory land."

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Zone Reads & Ground Success: Analyzing how Marcel Reed (#10) and KJ Edwards (#0) generated positive momentum when sticking to identity run schemes.

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Young Playmaker Stock Watch: Spotlighting the bright futures of Jamarian Morrow, Lamont, and the true freshman offensive linemen.

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Defensive Film Study: Examining run-defense improvements alongside deep dives into secondary zone shell errors, eye discipline, and explosive play breakdowns.

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Timestamps:

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00:00 - Welcome Back Matt & Aggie Volleyball's Big Win Over Kentucky

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03:04 - Texas A&M Offense vs. Alabama Defense Film Breakdown

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04:16 - The Empty Set Misfire & RPO Interception Analysis

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12:24 - Zone Read Success & Marcel Reed (#10) QB Keeps

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18:17 - Counter Scheme Breakdown & Offensive Line Execution

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21:33 - Young Playmaker Stock Watch: Jamarian Morrow, Lamont, & Freshman Linemen

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31:39 - Post-Bama Defense Breakdown & Run Stopping Success

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35:43 - Defensive Film Study: Zone Shells, Busts, & Coverage Nuances

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52:35 - Outro, Subscriber Milestones, & Bye Week Realities

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Episode Description:Seth Drennan and CoastAg deliver an exhaustive tactical preview for Texas A&M's high-stakes showdown against Alabama in Episode 26.16 of Tres Amigos.

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Kane Womack's Defense: Analyzing the 4-2-5/3-3-5 hybrid swarm scheme, personnel matchups, and similarities to Missouri's defensive philosophy.

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The Tennessee Blueprint: Examining how the Volunteers utilized short passing games, screens, and elite yards-after-catch (YAC) to neutralize Alabama's shell coverage.

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Rushing Analytics & YAC: Breaking down yards before vs. after contact and why physical running is essential for the Aggie offense with players like KJ Edwards (#0) and Marcel Reed (#10).

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Kalen DeBoer's Offense: Reviewing explosive yet inconsistent tendencies under young quarterback Keelon Russell, managing snap counts, and slowing down the game to avoid late-game surges.

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Coaching War Stories & The Rock Fight: Swapping historical underdog stories and detailing why turning the game into a gritty, low-possession battle gives Texas A&M a puncher's chance in the fourth quarter.

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Timestamps:

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00:00 - Introduction & Alabama Game Overview

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01:46 - Alabama Defense Breakdown: Kane Womack's Scheme & Personnel

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06:26 - Film Room: How Tennessee Cracked Bama's Shell Coverage

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15:09 - Rushing Analytics & YAC: The Blueprint for Success

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22:47 - Alabama Offense Breakdown: Kalen DeBoer's Scheme & Tempo Control

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31:12 - Coaching War Stories & The Art of the Underdog "Rock Fight"

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35:43 - Offensive Scalability, West Coast Roots, & Identity

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44:05 - Final Gameplan Summary: Embracing Who You Are & Securing the Upset

Seth Drennan and CoastAg take the mics (while Matt is at a volleyball tournament) for Episode 26.15 to dissect the film from Texas A&M's shutout victory over The Citadel.

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The Aggie Youth Movement: Nearly 60% of A&M's offensive snaps were played by underclassmen. The guys highlight True Freshman Sam Roseborough (#64) anchoring the left guard spot, intense blocking effort from Aaron Gregory (#3), and KK Johnson's (#19) smooth transition from quarterback to tight end.

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RB1 Secured: Why KJ Edwards' (#0) elite "Jedi" vision and lateral cutbacks have permanently earned him the starting running back job.

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Dominating the Trenches: CoastAg breaks down the tape on the defensive line, praising Brandon Davis-Swain (#11), Landon Rink (#99), and DJ Sanders (#88) for their penetration, leverage, and block-shedding.

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Cleaning Up the Back End: While the defensive line feasted, the guys point out where veteran safeties like Marcus Ratcliffe (#3) must improve their run-fit angles and backside constraint discipline before SEC play resumes.

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College Football Film Room: Seth geeks out over Utah's unique offensive wrinkles—including a 315-pound Tongan fullback—and the crew discusses why the entire sport is shifting back to a physical "run game renaissance."

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro, 3K Subs & Missouri Trash Talk03:26 - The Real Job of an Offensive Coordinator06:27 - Offensive Scheme: Leaning on the Zone Run08:52 - The Youth Movement: 60% Freshmen & Sophomores12:21 - Receiver Blocking Effort & Brady Hart's Throw15:52 - Utilizing Marcel Reed's Legs26:16 - Offensive Line: Sam Roseborough Steps Up27:48 - Tight Ends: KK Johnson's Position Switch32:57 - KJ Edwards Officially Takes the RB1 Job36:18 - Defensive Line: Young DTs Dominating40:48 - Defending the Option: Jordan Shaw's Leverage45:46 - CFB Film Room: Utah's Offense & 315lb Fullbacks49:22 - Fixing Safety Run Fits & Playing Counter1:03:05 - Thin Margins & The Run Game Renaissance

Seth Drennan and CoastAg take the mics for Episode 26.14 to dissect the film from Texas A&M's frustrating loss to Missouri.

In This Episode:

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Red Zone RPOs: Breaking down the costly 3rd-and-2 RPO slant call on the opening drive that resulted in a momentum-swinging interception.

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Run Game Struggles: Evaluating how Missouri's elite defensive front disrupted the Aggie rushing attack and why the A&M offense desperately needs to implement constraint plays to hold backside defenders.

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Pass Protection Busts: Film analysis of critical passing downs where slide protections left the B-gap completely exposed, leading to easy pressure on Marcel Reed.

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Wide Receiver Effort: A candid conversation about the lack of physicality and blocking effort on the perimeter.

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Defensive Bright Spots: Highlighting the relentless effort and execution of the Aggie defensive youth movement, including Noah Mikhail (#0), Landon Rink (#99), Brandon Davis-Swain (#11), and Marco Jones (#10).

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The Big Picture: An honest discussion about the current state of the program, offseason staff hires, and how Mike Elko can navigate the rest of the 2026 season.

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Addressing the Comments Section02:59 - Offensive Woes: Getting Beat at the Point of Attack03:40 - The Opening Drive: Red Zone RPO Struggles08:24 - Missouri's Defensive Front vs. A&M's Run Game09:41 - The Missing Run Constraint14:52 - Pass Protection Busts: Sliding into Trouble17:40 - Wide Receiver Effort on the Perimeter21:58 - How to Simplify the Offense24:43 - Defensive Positives: Noah Mikhail & The Youth Movement26:17 - Secondary Struggles & Carrying the Team33:43 - The State of the Program & Staff Decisions37:18 - Wrap Up & What's Next

Seth Drennan and CoastAg take the podcast on the road (while Matt is out sick) for Episode 26.13 to scout Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers.

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The "Walled City" Defense: Breaking down a Missouri defensive front that plays fast, penetrates gaps, and completely shuts down traditional outside zone running games.

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A Vulnerable Secondary: Why Mizzou's pass defense ranks outside the Top 100. The guys explain how split-field coverage busts and soft man-coverage leave the Tigers highly susceptible to the deep ball.

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The "Something's Gotta Give" Matchup: Missouri gives up a ton of explosive pass plays; Texas A&M has struggled to generate them. Whoever wins this battle likely wins the game.

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Utilizing Marcel Reed: How Marcel Reed (#10) can use the read-option to stress the Mizzou defensive ends, open up the middle of the field, and find 1-on-1 boundary matchups for Isaiah Horton (#7).

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Defending Austin Simmons: Why Mike Elko's defense needs to abandon soft shells, bring simulated pressures, and play tight man coverage to get the talented Mizzou transfer QB off his rhythm.

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: On the Road & Matt is Out Sick01:48 - Scouting Missouri's Offense: Austin Simmons & Eli Drinkwitz03:53 - Mizzou's Defense: Elite Front vs. Struggling Secondary08:00 - The "Walled City": How Missouri Shut Down Florida15:48 - Exploiting the Secondary: Split-Field Busts & 1-on-1s22:15 - How Marcel Reed's Legs Can Open Up the Offense25:00 - Defending Mizzou: Why Elko Needs to Bring the Pressure30:17 - The Key to the Game: "Something's Gotta Give" on Explosives47:03 - Wrap Up & Final Thoughts

Matt Folmar, Seth Drennan, and CoastAg return for Episode 26.12 to break down a dominant and stress-free Texas A&M victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks.

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Committing to the Run: How leaning on the ground game and unleashing the true freshman duo of KJ Edwards (#0) and Carsyn Baker (#22) changed the geometry of the offense.

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Passing Game Improvements: Marcel Reed (#10) stepping up in the pocket, eliminating the "drift," and the offense finding easy completions using "Slide Routes" to Ashton Bethel-Roman (#8) and TK Norman (#18).

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Defensive Masterclass: Dissecting the film on how Mike Elko's simulated pressures, 3-high safety shells, and pre-snap disguises with Marcus Ratcliffe (#3) and Tawfiq Byard (#4) completely shut down KJ Jefferson.

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Trench Warfare: Highlighting massive run stops by Noah Mikhail (#0) and heavy interior line play from CJ Mims (#92).

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College Football Film Room: Seth geeks out over Utah's unique QB Counter scheme and Chip Kelly running the traditional Wing-T offense in the Big Ten at Northwestern.

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Seeds for Soldiers: A special shoutout to Chinook Seedery for supporting the podcast and their program sending sunflower seeds to deployed soldiers.

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro, A Stress-Free Win & Chinook's Seeds for Soldiers03:08 - Offensive Overview: Committing to the Run Game06:24 - Passing Game: Marcel Climbing the Pocket & Slide Routes07:29 - Kiotti Armstrong's Blocking & The Youth Movement18:31 - "Sonic & Knuckles": KJ Edwards & Carsyn Baker Take Over29:12 - Defensive Masterclass: Confusing KJ Jefferson32:42 - Simulated Pressures, 3-High Shells & Dropped INTs39:27 - Defensive Line Play: CJ Mims, Landon Rink & DJ Hicks42:21 - Noah Mikhail & Marco Jones Flashing on Film46:28 - College Football Film Room: Utah & Chip Kelly's Wing-T55:40 - Outro & Looking Ahead to Missouri

Matt Folmar, Seth Drennan, and CoastAg return for Episode 26.11 to scout the Arkansas Razorbacks and lay out the exact game plan Texas A&M needs to execute this weekend.

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A Special Announcement: Seth and Matt discuss the Texas high school coaching shortage and their new initiative to fund an "inverse scholarship" to help young coaches get on their feet.

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The Arkansas Defense: Breaking down a transfer-heavy unit that bases out of a 3-man front and soft Quarters coverage. The guys explain why Marcel Reed and the offense must attack the boundary and lean heavily on the ground game.

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The Chris Marshall Reunion: How Mike Elko's defense must handle the SEC's leading receiver and former Aggie 5-star recruit.

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Defensive Blueprint: Looking at the film from Utah and Georgia to see how simulated pressures and tight man coverage can speed up the Arkansas backfield and force turnovers.

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Keys to Victory: Why the young offensive coaching staff needs to drop the "dream state" play sequencing, accept a 65/35 run-pass split with Rueben Owens II and KJ Edwards, and eliminate negative plays.

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & The Texas Coaches "Inverse Scholarship"04:36 - Scouting the Arkansas Defense: Transfers & 3-Man Fronts06:36 - Arkansas Linebackers & Quarters Coverage09:59 - Exploiting the Arkansas Secondary with Boundary Throws15:48 - Arkansas Offense: Pressures & O-Line Struggles21:01 - The Chris Marshall Reunion: Defending the SEC's Leading Receiver27:10 - The Defensive Blueprint: Utah & Georgia Film29:35 - Keys to Victory: Stop the "Dream State" Calling & Run the Ball!

Seth Drennan and CoastAg (Matt Folmar is out this week) sit down for a brutal "struggle session" to review the tape from Texas A&M's frustrating road loss to LSU.

The guys pull no punches on the offensive regression, looking at Marcel Reed's (#10) continued struggles with pocket presence and drifting backward instead of stepping up to beat the rush. Despite leaning on a successful ground game early from Rueben Owens II (#4) and Carsyn Baker (#22) behind Wilkin Formby (#75) and true freshman Lamont Rogers (#79), the offense bafflingly abandoned the run in a one-score game. Seth also breaks down the "soulless" playcalling and low-IQ penalties from Micah Riley (#88) and Kelshaun Johnson (#11) that wiped out rare explosive plays.

On defense, there were some bright spots in the box from Noah Mikhail (#0) and young guys like Tristian Givens (#22) and Bryce Perry-Wright (#16). But the secondary film was an absolute blender. CoastAg breaks down the coverage busts, split-field miscommunications, and missed keys from Dalton Brooks (#7), Jordan Shaw (#8), Dezz Ricks (#2), Rickey Gibson III (#9), and Marcus Ratcliffe (#3). Finally, the episode wraps up with a trip to the "Film Transfer Portal" to cleanse the palate with some functional offensive execution from Florida.

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The Common Denominator: A hard look at Texas A&M's coaching extensions and regression trends over the last decade.

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Marcel Reed & The Pocket: Comparing Reed's tendency to drift backward against freshmen and veteran SEC quarterbacks stepping up to beat the rush.

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Abandoning the Run: Why the playcalling felt disconnected from the flow of the game when the Aggies were successfully moving the LSU defensive line.

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Secondary Miscommunications: Breaking down the pre-snap confusion and blown keys that left defensive backs playing the same zones.

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The Youth Movement: Why it might be time to unleash younger players like Brandon Arrington (#23), Aaron Gregory (#3), and KJ Edwards (#0) to build for the future.

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Special Teams Praise for Bravion Rogers03:36 - Big Picture: The "Common Denominator" of Texas A&M's Struggles07:07 - Offensive & Defensive Coaching Regression in Year 315:35 - How to Fix It? Play the Youth & Build for the Future18:18 - Marcel Reed Film: Drifting in the Pocket vs. Stepping Up22:45 - Abandoning the Run Game vs. LSU27:04 - Low IQ Penalties Wiping Out Explosive Plays31:20 - Defensive Bright Spots: Noah Mikhail & The Defensive Line33:47 - Secondary Busts: Blown Keys & Split-Field Miscommunications43:31 - Fourth-and-1 Motion Bust (Ricks, Gibson & Ratcliffe)46:11 - "Film Transfer Portal": Watching Florida's Offensive Execution54:22 - Wrap Up & Finding Positives on the O-Line

Matt Folmar and Seth Drennan put the Kentucky loss in the rearview mirror and dive directly into the tape to scout Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers.

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LSU's Aggressive Front: Evaluating a 4-2-5 Tiger defense that features elite edge rushers but routinely loses gap integrity, making them highly susceptible to trap schemes.

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Secondary Vulnerabilities: Film proof of LSU safeties and linebackers blowing coverages in basic 2-man and Cover 3 looks.

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Lane Kiffin's Offense: Breaking down a simplified scheme built around transfer QB Sam Leavitt. Leavitt relies on single-read RPOs and eyes-down scrambles rather than complex progressions.

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The Injury to Tre'Dez Green: How losing their 6'7" leading receiver forces LSU to pivot toward an outside zone rushing attack anchored by lateral quickness.

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Matchups to Watch: Pinpointing a 0.5 PFF pass-blocking grade at LSU's left guard position that DJ Hicks (#5) can exploit, plus why a healthy KJ Edwards (#0) is primed for a massive performance against a gap-shooting defense.

Timestamps:00:00 - Moving Past Kentucky & Thanking the Viewers05:07 - LSU's 4-2-5 Defense & Secondary Coverages07:30 - LSU's Defensive Line: Elite Edges vs. Gap Vulnerabilities12:57 - LSU's Linebackers & Safeties Blowing Assignments15:48 - Scouting Lane Kiffin's Offense & QB Sam Leavitt21:26 - LSU Receivers & The Impact of Tre'Dez Green's Injury27:10 - LSU's Offensive Line: A Massive Liability at Left Guard28:36 - Defending LSU's Outside Zone & QB Run Game32:24 - Score Predictions & Players of the Game

Matt Folmar, Seth Drennan, and CoastAg are back for Episode 26.8 to break down a harsh reality check: Texas A&M's disappointing loss to Kentucky.

The crew dives into the film to dissect exactly where things went wrong on both sides of the ball. On offense, the guys discuss a lack of physicality, poor wide receiver blocking limiting yards after catch for playmakers like Mario Craver (#1), and why Marcel Reed's (#10) high-leverage RPO reads stalled crucial 3rd and 4th down drives. Despite some early rushing success from Rueben Owens II (#4) and KJ Edwards (#0), offensive line rotations and missed reads kept the offense from finding a rhythm.

Defensively, it was a "burn the tape" performance. CoastAg and Seth break down how Kentucky head coach Will Stein used pre-snap motions and formational disadvantages to completely blend the Aggie linebackers and secondary. We highlight the gap integrity issues and coverage busts that plagued Noah Mikhail (#0), Daymion Sanford (#27), Dalton Brooks (#7), and Jordan Shaw (#8). Finally, the guys discuss Mike Elko taking total ownership in his postgame press conference and how the team must respond with a gut check moving forward.

In This Episode:

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Offensive Woes: Why playing "soft" on the perimeter cost the Aggies valuable YAC.

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Marcel Reed's RPOs: Breaking down the film on key 3rd and 4th down RPO struggles and why the offense needs to play to Reed's strengths as a runner.

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The Run Game: Rueben Owens II's vision, early success from KJ Edwards, and the struggle to find a consistent starting five on the offensive line.

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Defensive Meltdown: How Will Stein's motion-heavy offense got the Aggies' defense playing slow and out of position.

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Coverage & Gap Busts: Dissecting the film on the linebackers jumping the wrong gaps and the secondary getting lost in match coverage.

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: A Harsh Reality Check & Props to Will Stein03:13 - Offensive Woes: Playing "Soft" & Missed YAC Opportunities09:54 - Marcel Reed Film Study: RPO Struggles on Critical Downs16:03 - The Run Game: Rueben Owens, KJ Edwards & O-Line Rotations22:31 - Offensive Fixes: Finding What the Aggies Can Do26:50 - "Burn the Tape": The Defense Gets Mauled31:37 - Defending Will Stein: How Motions Blended the Linebackers37:15 - Secondary Confusion, Coverage Busts & Misaligned Strengths42:39 - Gut Check Time, Elko's Presser & Wrap Up

Matt Folmar and Seth Drennan jump into the film room to scout the Kentucky Wildcats ahead of their SEC clash at Kyle Field.

The Amigos break down former A&M assistant Jay Bateman’s 4-2-5 Kentucky defense, their active defensive line, and their safety tandem. On the other side of the ball, Seth details Kentucky OC Will Stein’s rapid coaching rise, his use of "sugar huddles," 4x0 unbalanced formations, and heavy target volume to tight end Willie Rodriguez and slot receiver Kenny Darby.

⏱️ Episode Chapters / Timestamps

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00:00 - Intro & 10,000 Views Milestone

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02:16 - Kentucky Defense: Former A&M Assistant Jay Bateman’s 4-2-5

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04:28 - D-Line Disruptors: Penetration, Sacks & Big Play Potential

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06:00 - Linebacker Play & Secondary Evaluation

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09:34 - Kentucky OC Will Stein’s Coaching Tree & Rapid Rise

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12:40 - Scheme Breakdown: Unbalanced Sets, Split Flow & The Sugar Huddle

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15:40 - Personnel Check: QB Kenny Minchey & RB CJ Baxter

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17:40 - Primary Targets: TE Willie Rodriguez & Slot Receiver Kenny Darby

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21:30 - Film Study: Tackles-Over, Boundary Runs & Heavy-Blocking Receivers

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26:05 - Game Predictions & Expectations for Kyle Field

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30:35 - Players of the Game: Terry Bussey, Marcus Ratcliffe & Defense Depth

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35:00 - Outro & Gig 'em!

Matt Folmar and Seth Drennan are joined by CoastAg to break down Texas A&M’s 48-20 victory over Arizona State. The Amigos jump straight into the film room to break down what actually happened on the field versus what the box score shows.

The crew analyzes Marcel Reed's dropback depth, why the offense shifted from zone to gap schemes in the second half, and why freshman tailback KJ Edwards needs early snaps. On defense, CoastAg breaks down how Mike Elko completely hijacked Kenny Dillingham's slow-mesh RPO by dictating the mesh point, triggering Julio Humphrey’s pick-six, and unleashing linebacker Noah Mikhail and the front seven.

⏱️ Episode Chapters / Timestamps

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00:00 - Intro & Celebrating 11,000 Views!

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01:58 - Bo’s Flag Football House Call

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03:36 - The Tres Amigos Philosophy: Coaching Perspective & Lagging Indicators

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07:13 - Arizona State Overview: Reed's Mechanics & Play-Action Solution

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10:39 - The Running Back Room: Why KJ Edwards Needs Early Snaps

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15:33 - Marcel Reed Mechanics: Deep Drops vs. Traditional Play-Action

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18:38 - CoastAg’s Rant: Atrocious Perimeter Receiver Blocking

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26:41 - O-Line Breakdown: Finding the "Nickel" & Fixing Puller Footwork

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33:09 - Missed Tackles Forced Rate: What the Data Says About A&M's RBs

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41:25 - What to Fix This Week: Tunnel Screens & Pocket Depth

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45:13 - Defensive Masterclass: How Elko Solved Dillingham’s RPO

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52:45 - Scheme Breakdown: Attacking the Mesh Point for the Julio Humphrey Pick-Six

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55:54 - Secondary & LB Depth: Noah Mikhail, Jordan Shaw & Physicality

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58:04 - What Is Texas A&M's Offensive Identity?

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59:40 - Outro & Gig 'em!

Matt Folmar, Seth Drennan, and CoastAg are back for Episode 26.5 to dissect Texas A&M's 50-0 shutout over Missouri State and prepare for Kenny Dillingham's Arizona State Sun Devils.

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Marcel Reed & The Passing Game: Breaking down mechanics on tape, the danger of the "extra pat" on the ball, and missing early timing windows to Terry Bussey and Isaiah Horton.

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The Run Game Identity: Tracking a clear shift toward inside zone blocking, Adam Cushing's halftime O-Line adjustments, and comparing the running styles of Rueben Owens, KJ Edwards, and Carsyn Baker.

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A Defensive Masterclass: The Aggies missed only two tackles all game. Highlighting the elite gap discipline and pursuit of Noah Mikhail, Ray Coney, Landon Rink, and Ryan Henderson.

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Arizona State Preview: Preparing for an RPO-heavy offensive scheme and an ASU defense loaded with East Texas transfers eager for a homecoming game.

Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & Offensive Overview: 500+ Yards02:18 - Missed passing opportunities & "Meat on the Bone"04:14 - Scheme Shift: Heavy inside zone usage08:44 - Marcel Reed Film Study: Timing & Mechanics13:33 - O-Line Adjustments: Pass pro fixes in the second half18:15 - Running Backs: KJ Edwards & Carsyn Baker break out27:32 - Film to Field: Drills to fix Week 1 mistakes31:56 - Defensive Dominance: Only 2 missed tackles34:37 - Linebacker Play: Mikhail, Coney & Watkins40:31 - Elite Pursuit: Landon Rink's hustle46:04 - Arizona State Preview: ASU's defense & East Texas ties50:24 - ASU's Offense: Defending the Dillingham RPO system57:12 - Predictions & Players of the Game

Game week has finally arrived in Aggieland! Matt Folmar and Seth Drennan break down Texas A&M’s season-opening matchup against Missouri State. With the Bears bringing in an entirely new coaching staff and roster, the Amigos dive into what to expect from DC Jack Curtis’ aggressive 4-2-5 blitz schemes and OC Mark Cala’s Briles-style wide-split offense.

In this week's "Nerd Corner," Seth presents data on what statistically guarantees a College Football Playoff spot in the 12-team era—and why pure running back yardage and elite defensive leaps are the ultimate keys for Mike Elko's squad in 2026.

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00:00 - Intro: Game Week 1 is Finally Here!

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01:45 - Coach Elko Mic'd Up & Receiver Room Banter

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02:54 - Missouri State's Complete Coaching & Roster Overhaul

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04:36 - Missouri State Defense: Jack Curtis, 4-2-5 Scheme & Portal Transfers

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12:36 - Missouri State Offense: Mark Calla, QB Skylar Locklear & Wide Splits

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22:31 - Seth's Nerd Corner: The Statistical Formula to Make the CFP

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28:30 - The Key to A&M's Offense: Pure RB Yards vs. QB Scrambles

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32:04 - Game Predictions & Players of the Game

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34:34 - Outro & Gig 'Em!

Matt Folmar and Seth Drennan welcome TexAgs regular CoastAg to the show for a complete position-by-position preview of Mike Elko’s 2026 Texas A&M defense. From the trenches to the backend, the crew dives into film observations, key metrics, and how this roster was built to erase last year's weaknesses.

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Interior D-Line: Adding 310+ lb anchors in CJ Mims (#92) and Angelo McCullom (#94), rotating DJ Hicks (#5), and developing young depth with Landon Rink (#99) and DJ Sanders (#88).

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Edge Rushers: Marco Jones' (#10) rare physical profile, veteran presence from Anto Saka (#14) and T.J. Searcy (#18), and creative third-down rush packages.

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Linebacker Room: Ray Coney’s (#21) elite tackling rate from Tulsa, Noah Mikhail’s (#0) ceiling, Daymion Sanford’s (#27) return, and athletic sub-package pieces like Tamarion Watkins (#25) and Qui Beck (#46).

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Cornerbacks: SEC-level competition between Julio Humphrey (#6) and Rickey Gibson III (#9), plus the rise of freshman standout Brandon Arrington (#23).

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Safeties & Run Fits: Marcus Ratcliffe’s (#3) leverage, Dalton Brooks (#7) vs. Colorado transfer Tawfiq Byard (#4), and true freshman buzz around Chance Collins (#28).

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Special Teams: Why field goal consistency with David Olano (#24) and punter Tyler White (#37) will dictate tight SEC margins.

Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome CoastAg & Setting the Stage

02:34 - Defensive Tackles: Mass, Depth & Freeing Linebackers

10:50 - Edge Rushers: Marco Jones' Ceiling & Pass Rush Packages

20:49 - Linebackers: Ray Coney, Noah Mikhail & Erasing Missed Tackles

29:15 - Cornerbacks: Roster Competition & Emerging Young Talent

34:06 - Safeties: Ratcliffe, Brooks, Byard & Fixing Run Fits

42:05 - Special Teams & Kicking: The Difference in 1-Possession Games

46:42 - Outro & Season Opener Outlook

Welcome back to Dos Amigos! Mark is heading back to the sidelines at Carthage, so Matt Folmar and Seth Drennan are holding down the fort to kick off our 2026 Texas A&M position previews.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the Aggies' offense:

• Marcel Reed’s skillset & backup depth (Brady Hart, Helaman Casuga)

• High-ceiling running backs: Rueben Owens II, Jamarion Morrow, Tiger Riden Jr., & freshman depth

• How Wiggins & staff can leverage tight ends (Micah Riley, Houston Thomas, KK Johnson) in the passing & run games

• O-line retooling under Adam Cushing with SEC transfers Wilkin Formby, Trovon Baugh, & Tyree Adams

• The most talent-stacked Wide Receiver room in recent A&M history (Mario Craver, Isaiah Horton, Terry Bussey, Jerome Myles, Aaron Gregory)

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00:00 - Welcome to Dos Amigos & Program Updates

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02:05 - Remembering Coach Jenkins & East Bernard Community

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04:10 - Quarterback Room Breakdown: Marcel Reed, Brady Hart & Depth

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11:10 - Running Backs: Rueben Owens II, Jamarion Morrow, Tiger Riden Jr. & Freshmen

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18:40 - Tight Ends: Micah Riley, Houston Thomas, Kiotti Armstrong & KK Johnson

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24:20 - Offensive Line: Adam Cushing's Retooling, Wilkin Formby & Portal Additions

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33:31 - Wide Receivers: Mario Craver, Isaiah Horton, Terry Bussey & Stacked Depth

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41:48 - Wrap Up & Defense Preview Tease

The 12th Man is back at Kyle Field! Join Matt, Seth, and Coach Brown (The Tres Amigos) as they break down everything they saw from Mike Elko’s "old school" spring game. From the physicality of the O-line to the concerns at Tight End, we’re diving deep into the roster before fall camp.

What we’re covering today:We’re looking at the impact of the transfer portal, specifically the new additions from Alabama and LSU, and why Adam Cushing might be the most important coach on the offensive staff. We also discuss why the "stable" at running back is as deep as ever and if Marcel Reed’s "happy feet" are a concern or just spring jitters.

Stick around for the end where we talk about the "dirt bags" on the baseball team, the power hitting of Aggie Softball, and the Volleyball team's recent trip to the White House!

Gig 'em!

📌 Timestamps:

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00:00 Intro: The Tres Amigos are Back!

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00:58 Coach Brown’s Take: Why Elko’s Spring Game was "Old School"

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04:37 Offense Breakdown: Marcel Reed & The Running Back Stable

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06:05 The Tight End Problem: Who is going to step up?

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07:45 "Moffat’s Bullies": The new physicality of the roster

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11:50 Defense Breakdown: Marcus Ratcliffe & The Impact Transfers

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13:11 Secondary Confidence: Brandon Arrington & The "Draft Board" Talent

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16:54 The O-Line Identity: Finding the "Nickel," not five pennies

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26:15 Wide Receiver Room: Zero concerns here!

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34:15 The QB Backup: Is Brady Hart the real deal?

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45:13 Spring Sports: Softball Sweeps & Maya Perez’s Power

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46:53 Baseball Talk: Why Max Weiner & Mike Earley have the Aggies rolling

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52:55 Volleyball & Bucky Ball: A &M Athletics are Peak Right Now

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56:15 Outro: Like, Share, and Gig 'em!

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Welcome to Tres Amigos Episode 25.18 — our Miami film breakdown and likely the final episode of the season.

First off, thank you. We crossed 1,500 subscribers this year, and the interaction all season long (including Miami fans) has been incredible.

We open with a shoutout to Carthage and two future Aggies — linebacker Qui Beck and running back KJ Edwards — and why both of those guys look physically and mentally ready to contribute early.

Before diving into football, we take time to celebrate Aggie Volleyball’s historic national championship run. Three straight sweeps of #1 seeds, Kendall Stowers’ unbelievable comeback, Coach Jamie Morrison’s culture, and why that program is building something sustainable.

Then we break down the Miami game:

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The defense gave up 10 points on 49 snaps — that should win you a playoff game.

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The bigger question is on offense: who are we?

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Why the last few games felt like a drift away from 12 and 13 personnel, tight ends, and the body-blow run game.

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How shell defenses (Texas, Missouri, Miami) force patience — and why YAC players like Mario Craver are the antidote.

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A film breakdown of key moments, including a counter/BASH bust, and a deeper discussion on scalability vs executability vs personnel — when an offense becomes a buffet instead of a system.

We close with thoughts on staff structure, offseason fixes, and what we want to see heading into 2026.

We’ll be back once the portal settles, again around spring ball, and after the spring game. Drop comments with offseason topic ideas and guest suggestions.

Gig ’em.

00:00 Intro, season wrap, and thank you
01:42 Carthage shoutout — Qui Beck & KJ Edwards
06:36 Offseason ideas, guest suggestions, podcast disclaimer
11:45 Aggie Volleyball national title breakdown
18:23 A&M offense vs Miami defense — the good
23:29 The bad — offensive identity drift
29:36 The ugly — “who are we?” going forward
40:39 A&M defense vs Miami offense — holding Miami to 10
42:22 Secondary performance & matchup notes
43:20 Base defense vs exotic calls, run-fit issues
51:17 Offseason thoughts, staff structure, portal outlook
57:00 Final thanks and sign-off

🎧 Tres Amigos | Episode 25.17

Playoff Week at Kyle Field — A True Coach’s Film Room Breakdown

It’s playoff week in College Station, and we’re treating it exactly how coaches do it.

In Tres Amigos Ep. 25.17, we break down Texas A&M vs. Miami from the trenches to the backend — where this game can be won or lost.

• Why Miami’s defensive line — especially Baines — can wreck a game
• Linebackers playing flat-footed and how A&M can attack it
• Secondary eye discipline issues that create explosive-play opportunities
• The key: keeping the pass rush from ending the play early

• Reaction to the Travis Williams hire
• Modern staff-building: recruiter and tactician — “why not both?”
• Huge shoutout to Aggie Volleyball’s historic run
• Why volleyball might be the ultimate momentum sport

• Quick game + protection structure
• How pressure and disguises can rattle the QB
• Malachi Tony (#10) — the “cat daddy” you have to locate every snap

• Score predictions
• Players of the Game
• Final playoff thoughts

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🏈 Miami Defense: What the Film Shows🧠 Coaching & Program Talk⚡ Miami Offense: The Must-Know Threats🔮 Closing Segment📲 Follow Tres Amigos

The Aggies came up short against Texas, but we’re still in the 12-team playoff with a lot to play for! The Tres Amigos break down the good, bad, and ugly from the Lone Star Showdown, why Year 2 under Elko has been a massive success, and how this loss can actually help us heading into the postseason.

We cover:

• KC Concepcion & EJ Smith stepping up huge
• Why we got away from the run game
• Special teams & kicking issues that need fixing
• Defensive scheme breakdowns vs Arch Manning
• Coverage busts and pressure packages Elko will clean up
• Revisiting our preseason predictions (someone nailed the exact record!)
• Quick takes on the wild SEC coaching carousel (Kiffin to LSU, etc.)
• Why the future looks incredibly bright in College Station

Not the result we wanted, but we’re playoff-bound and ready to make a run. Gig ‘em 👍

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Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Still Playoff Bound!03:00 Offense Good (KC Concepcion, EJ Smith)11:30 Offense Bad (Getting away from the run)19:00 Offense Ugly (Kicking game + INT breakdown)26:40 Defense Good/Bad/Ugly46:00 SEC Coaching Carousel Chaos57:30 Preseason Prediction Scorecards1:03:00 Closing Thoughts & Playoff Hype