Texas A&M finished at 8-4 in its fourth season under Jimbo Fisher.
The Aggies did not win an SEC Championship, and it’s not in the College Football Playoff.
However, the school earned its first victory over the University of Alabama since 2012. Texas A&M defeated the Crimson Tide, 41-38, at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Coach Fisher made good on his promise to the people at the Houston Touchdown Club. DeMarvin Leal, a defensive lineman for the Aggies, totaled seven tackles in the matchup. In an interview with Tailgate, the junior said ‘he had dreams of beating Alabama.’ Despite the victory coming by three points, Leal’s dream became a reality on the national stage in the SEC.
DeMarvin Leal’s dream became a reality 💪 pic.twitter.com/PRUnZSRCZu
— PFF College Football (@PFF_College) December 22, 2021
DeMarcco Hellams, a defensive back for Alabama, recorded seven tackles and one interception on Oct. 9.
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As a four-star in the 2019 signing class, Hellams is going after a second straight national championship. Other schools are concerned with beating the Tide, but the men of crimson pursue championship rings. Hellams reminded Leal of it via Twitter.
I dreamed of playing and winning natty’s. #RollTide https://t.co/QcgIMlsh7g
— DeMarcco Hellams ② (@DHellams2) December 23, 2021
Since Hellams’ response to Leal, Alabama’s Javion Cohen and Traeshon Holden have chimed in.
Weird flex but ok.. https://t.co/uXnW7Qq8se
— Javion Cohen (@cnoivaj) December 23, 2021
My dream was to win a national championship 😌 #RollTide https://t.co/3wOvVQBBEY
— TRAESHON HOLDEN🤞🏽 (@300_Sh0wtime) December 23, 2021
Alabama will face Cincinnati in the College Football Playoff Semifinal matchup at the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
