Texas A&M Football: 3 Bold Predictions vs. Louisiana-Monroe

COLLEGE STATION, TX - AUGUST 30: Trayveon Williams #5 of the Texas A&M Aggies celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a 40 yard run against the Northwestern State Demons during the second half of a football game at Kyle Field on August 30, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /

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1. This one is a shutout, live from Kyle Field.

Texas A&M is ready to go against a lesser ULM team. The defense is hyped after the game against Clemson a week ago and ready to show their stuff to both Jimbo Fisher and the fans who pack Kyle Field.

However, it is important to note that the Aggies got some bad news this week from their defensive front. Linebacker Anthony Hines will be out for the season due to injury, joining linebacker Ikenna Okeke who is in that same boat. A once strong, loaded linebacker core is starting to dwindle and become quite empty.

All of that being said, I predict a strong defensive showing by the Aggies on Saturday night. This is a talented group of young guys who have shown their ability to make big plays against big name teams. This is their chance to shine against a smaller team, meaning that more players will get reps than normal- which will be important down the stretch when depth really comes into play.

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The SEC West is no piece of cake and, as we saw with Kevin Sumlin, a lack of depth can really get your team in a world of trouble. The boldest prediction? The Aggies shutout the Warhawks in preparation for Alabama week coming up.