Texas A&M Football: 3 takeaways from Texas Bowl win vs. Oklahoma State

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 27: Dru Brown #6 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys is sacked by Tyree Johnson #3 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the second quarter during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 27: Dru Brown #6 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys scores on a nine yard run as Keldrick Carper #14 of the Texas A&M Aggies is unable to make the tackle during the first quarter during the Academy Sports + Outdoors Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

2. The Aggie defense deserves an MVP trophy

Yes, Kellen Mond did great things in this game, including running in for the touchdown that put the Aggies ahead. However, we have to talk about the defense.

Yes, they allowed Oklahoma State to go ahead 14-0 in the first quarter. But, after that, they shut down Oklahoma State and didn’t allow them to score again until there was one minute left in the game. That is something that has to be talked about.

I didn’t give this unit much hope with Justin Madubuike sitting out the bowl game. He was the most important player on this defensive line. Then when multiple guys went down with injuries- though they came back in — I had my doubts even more so. However, this unit changed the game and was a major part of the win for sure.

Congratulations to this young unit on pulling off a win.