Welcome to Episode 25.11 of the Tres Amigos Podcast!

This week, Matt, Seth, and Coach Brown are joined by special guest Brandon Leone — former Texas A&M running back — as we break down the huge road win over LSU in Death Valley.

We dig into:
• How the offense showed up: scheming, execution, running game, and explosive plays
• The defense’s dominant performance: pass rush, coverage, and discipline
• The special-teams impact (yes, ice-cream sandwiches and all)
• What still needs work – penalties, turnovers, ugly moments
• Coaching grades mid-season and what this team could still become

Whether you’re an Aggie fan, a football strategist, or just love X’s & O’s talk — this episode has something for you.

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#AggieFootball #TAMU #LSU #CollegeFootball #FootballAnalysis #TresAmigosPodcast—Chapters: Scroll down for timestamps!00:00 – Intro and welcome 01:04 – Seth recognized at Death Valley, ice-cream sandwich story 07:30 – Guest introduction: Brandon Leone background 10:40 – Offense Good: Running game, pass protection 17:12 – Offense Good (cont.): Explosive plays & scheme breakdown 24:46 – Offense Good (cont.): Return game highlight 26:00 – Offense Bad: Penalties, turnovers 30:06 – Offense Ugly: Block punt + two picks, refocusing at halftime 33:55 – Defense Good: Pass rush, coverage, high IQ plays 39:43 – Defense Good (cont.): Third-down stops, smart scheme 46:00 – Defense Bad/Ugly: Penalties, coaching sideline issues 48:58 – Coaching Grades: Offense staff (Cushing, Wiggins, Trooper, Klein) 53:36 – Coaching Grades: Defense staff (Moffatt, linebackers, secondary) 57:45 – Wrapping up with Brandon: culture, recruiting, what’s next 1:01:31 – Outro & closing thoughts

In Episode 25.10, the guys flip the script and start on defense—breaking down what really went wrong in the Arkansas game.
Coach Brown dissects the good, bad, and ugly of A&M’s run fits, Scooby’s reads, and why one small error can turn into a big play.
Seth explains how scheme and psychology collided, and Matt ties it all back to coaching ownership and culture.

Then they turn to the fun part: the offense. Marcel Reed’s best mental game yet, the rise of the running-back room, and how A&M’s checkdowns and balance show real growth.

Finally, it’s time to look ahead to LSU in Baton Rouge—what to expect from the Tiger defense, Nussmeier’s quick game, and why Elko’s Aggies can exorcise some 30-year demons under the lights in Death Valley.

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0:00 Intro + Channel Growth + Thank Y’all
2:00 The Good, Bad & Ugly of the Defense vs Arkansas
4:20 Run Fit Breakdowns – Scooby & Nickel Package Issues
8:00 Split Flow Zone and Carry Technique Explained
13:00 Contain and QB Scramble on 4th-and-5
18:00 Culture, Ownership & Coaching Through Mistakes
29:00 Offense Good: Reed’s Growth + RB/TE Target Share Stats
33:00 Checkdowns and Offensive Concept Timing
36:30 Penalties and Offensive Discipline
38:40 LSU Defensive Preview (Front Seven, LBs, Coverage)
47:30 LSU Offense Breakdown – Nussmeier Quick Game + OL Concerns
54:50 Atmosphere of Death Valley at Night + Keys to Win
59:00 Elko-Lee Coaching Connection Storyline
1:00:05 Predictions + Players of the Game
1:05:40 Closing Thoughts + Subscribe / Gig ’Em Sign-off

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The Tres Amigos crew — Matt, Mark, and Seth — break down Texas A&M’s gritty win over Florida and look ahead to a dangerous matchup vs. Arkansas.

We talk Marcel’s best throwing game yet (but some head-scratching decisions), Owens’ growing pains at running back, and how Elko’s culture shift is turning the Aggies into a fourth-quarter bully. Plus: field-goal worries, defensive dominance, and why Arkansas’ “nothing-to-lose” attitude makes them a real threat.

👇 Timestamps and chapters below!

In this episode:

• Quarterback accuracy vs. decision-making

• Why patience separates great running backs

• Elko’s cultural overhaul and roster shift

• The rise of the Aggie defensive front

• Arkansas scouting report — offense, defense & key players

• Game predictions and players of the week

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Game Anticipation
00:24 – Analyzing Quarterback Performance
08:58 – Cultural Shifts in Team Dynamics
17:28 – Marcel’s Progression: Throwing & Decision-Making
18:44 – Impatience in Young Running Backs
21:26 – Learning Patience: The Key to Success
23:29 – Following Blocks & Film Breakdown
26:21 – Quarterback Decision-Making: The Good & The Bad
29:53 – Field Goal Kicking: A Cause for Concern
32:16 – Defensive Dominance: Sacks & Pressures
36:24 – Defensive Draft Prospects: Rising Stars
40:22 – Celebrations & Conduct: Keeping It Classy
41:17 – Arkansas Preview: A Dangerous Opponent
48:01 – Defensive Strategies & Adjustments
54:01 – Offensive Challenges & Predictions
01:00:07 – Game Predictions & Key Players
01:04:12 – Tres Amigos Wrap-Up

We breakdown the good, bad, and ugly vs Mississippi State and scout Florida for the upcoming home game.

Talking Auburn and scouting Mississippi State.

The Amigos do a little "self scouting" and preview Auburn.

Breaking down Notre Dame and evaluating the team currently.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Reflections on the Game02:34 Seth's Experience at Notre Dame05:29 Offensive Strategies and Innovations11:45 Quarterback Performance and Development17:31 Coaching Insights and Team Dynamics23:33 Identifying Areas for Improvement26:10 Defensive Performance Analysis32:09 Defensive Challenges and Growth40:08 Quarterback Evaluation and Offensive Strategy49:24 Tight End and Receiver Performance Review50:58 Receiver Room Transformation54:23 Cultural Shifts in Team Dynamics01:00:06 Defensive Performance Evaluation01:03:28 MVP Discussions and Key Players01:08:18 Explosive Plays and Game Strategy

Coach Slocum joins the Amigos.Chapters01:21 Welcoming Coach Slocum03:01 Reflections on Coaching History05:47 Facilities Race in College Football08:57 NIL and Its Impact on College Sports12:35 Reflections on Family and Legacy13:49 The Wrecking Crew: Adapting to Modern Football17:16 Coaching Journey: From High School to USC21:19 Lessons from High School Football25:25 The Importance of Running the Ball28:42 Elevating Football in Texas: The Seven on Seven Revolution33:59 Coaching Philosophy: Respect and Legacy35:30 Introduction and Reflections on Growth38:27 Game Analysis: The Good, Bad, and Ugly41:27 Quarterback Consistency and Offensive Strategy44:33 Schematic Insights and Receiver Development47:14 Defensive Performance and Areas for Improvement50:18 Final Thoughts and Future Challenges52:49 Defensive Strategies and Progress55:40 Challenges in Focus and Turnovers58:07 Analyzing Notre Dame's Defense01:03:09 Offensive Strategies Against Notre Dame01:06:15 Game Predictions and Key PlayersKeywordsA&M football, Coach Slocum, coaching philosophy, player development, offensive strategies, defensive insights, Notre Dame, game predictions, coaching legacy

Special Guest Olin Buchanan joins us to talk UTSA and preview Utah State.

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Former UTSA coach Colton Traylor (not at Gilmer) joins us to discuss the season opener vs UTSA
Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Team Updates

03:08 Coaching Backgrounds and Personal Stories

05:53 UTSA's Defensive Strategy and Player Insights

08:55 Offensive Expectations and Challenges

11:14 Recruitment and Transfer Portal Dynamics

13:42 Player Performance and Tactical Analysis

16:52 Game Strategy and Predictions

25:11 The Importance of the Tight End

26:02 Analyzing UTSA's Offense

26:48 Quarterback Pressure and Defensive Strategy

28:19 Misdirection and Offensive Schemes

30:56 Stopping the Run Game

31:56 Preparing for a Powerful Opponent

33:18 Game Strategy and Mismatches

35:50 Explosive Plays and Offensive Stats

38:11 Game Predictions and Player Highlights

45:46 Coaching Changes and Their Impact

45:55 Rapid Fire SEC Game Predictions

48:46 Key Matchups and Predictions for the Week

51:19 Analyzing Upcoming Games and Team Dynamics

53:14 Final Predictions and Wrap-Up