Texas A&M Football: 3 takeaways from Orange Bowl win vs. UNC

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Jan 2, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) is taken down by Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Jeremiah Martin (15), left, and defensive lineman McKinnley Jackson (35) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The Aggie defense has some holes to fill

Texas A&M’s defensive line played relatively well. There were four sacks spread across the Aggie defense. However, when UNC players got into the secondary things got a little dicey.

Myles Jones was out and is a senior, so the starting corner spot was hard to fill and that was seen throughout the unit. That is a position they will have to look at coming into 2021.

They will have to also look at the linebacker position with both Buddy Johnson and Aaron Hansford being seniors. Andre White played well tonight, but with a leader like Johnson leaving — things are going to get dicey.

Who is going to fill those holes? We will have to see for sure because I am unsure who will be the signal-caller of the defense for 2021.

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