Texas A&M Football: 3 bold predictions for big-time tilt vs. Clemson

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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Anthony D. Taylor #25 of the Texas State Bobcats is tackled by Demani Richardson #26 and Roney Elam #27 of the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on August 29, 2019 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

1. Who makes the key stops in this one?

There are two extremely talented quarterbacks in this matchup between Trevor Lawrence and Kellen Mond. Both have the ability to make the big plays and to come out victorious in this one.

There are two receiving corps that have shown time and time again that they have the talent to change the game no matter who the opponent is. What does that mean? It comes down to one thing: Defensive play.

This slide will be short and simple. Whichever defense can make the key stops in this game will be the winner, no questions asked.

I have faith that both quarterbacks will be at the top of their game and their wideouts and tight ends will be ready to play. I have a couple questions on the Texas A&M offensive line, but there is nowhere to go but up for that unit in the upcoming games, so I am sure they will improve to match up with Clemson.

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It will be the battle of who can establish their running game and who shuts down the other team the best. If the young Clemson defense can stop Mond and Jashaun Corbin, this is the Tigers game to lose. But, if the Aggies can slow down Travis Etienne, this is a whole new ball game for sure.