You can’t call yourself a True Aggies fan if you don’t remember the numerous classics between bitter instate rivals Texas A&M and Texas. While the rivalry hasn’t been played since 2011 when the Aggies moved to the SEC, if it is ever played again then you won’t want to miss it. The rivalry began in 1915 and even spawned one of the greatest Texas A&M traditions, the Aggie Bonfire.
Texas A&M and LSU first played in 1899, when the Aggies shutout the Tigers 52-0. Despite the proximity these, two rivals did not play regularly until the Aggies moved to the SEC in 2011.
The Aggies and Razorbacks rivalry dated back to the old Southwest Conference days and was an annual fixture from 1929 to 1992. Following the Aggies move to the SEC in 2011, the Razorbacks once again became one of the biggest fixtures on A&M’s schedule.
Aggies Tailgate Guide
Atmosphere
You’ll find one of the best tailgating experiences around when you travel to Texas A&M. At Texas A&M you’ll encounter tons of pageantry and tradition, which will make you feel a part of Aggieland right away. Additionally, the strong sense of community among Aggies students, fans, and alumni will make you want to come back for another visit as soon as possible.
Come prepared to party from midnight until game time when visiting Texas A&M, and we mean that literally. The Midnight Yell kicks everything off when thousands of Aggies come out and parade from the Quadrangle to Kyle Field. This tradition will without a doubt get you pumped up for the game and is a must see for anyone making the trip to College Station!
Proper tailgating at Texas A&M begins at 7:00 am, so make sure to get up early so you can take in a full day of tailgating before entering Kyle Field to root on the Aggies. At the tailgate, you’ll find plenty of delicious Texas barbecue and will have one last chance to cheer on the Aggies before the game by taking part in the Spirit Walk.
At Texas A&M you’ll find a one of a kind pregame experience that will rival any of those found throughout the SEC or the country!
This collection of monuments displays the diverse student body as well as pays tribute to the fans who have played a major role in the team’s success over the years. Stop by the War Hymn Monument as it honors you the fan.
The Midnight Yell kicks off the Aggie game day experience the night before the game. The Friday night before Aggies games the fans get together to practice their yells at the stadium during this distinctly A&M event. If you want to get the full Texas A&M experience than attending The Midnight Yell is a must.
The Spirit Walk takes place a couple hours before the game and is a great opportunity for you to get up close to all your favorite Aggies players and coaches. Get to the Spirit Walk route early, so you can get a good spot to cheer on your team as they enter the stadium.
The original 12th man. As lore has it, a student from the stadium was called to the sidelines if the Aggies had lost so many players due to injury. E King Gill suited up and stood aptly by, while his team routed an impressive win despite being the underdogs going in. Students honor the 12th man by standing the entire game, at the ready like E King Gill would have it.
Where to tailgate
Spencer ParkSpencer Park is the most famous tailgate spot at Texas A&M and is only a few feet away from Kyle Field. The open grass tailgate area is first come, first-served space reserving, so make sure that you come prepared because finding a spot can get pretty competitive.
Lot 65If you’re the type of tailgater who brings a hundred friends and likes to bring impressive tailgate vehicles like buses, vans, and trailers, then this is the spot for you. To reserve your spot in Lot 65 call Transportation Services at (979)862-6585
Olsen Park and Equine ComplexAt Texas A&M you’ll also find plenty of places to park your RV. If you like to bring your RV to football games, then you’ll love it at Texa A&M where there are several designated RV lots.
Aggies Stadium Guide
In Game
Home of the famed 12th Man, Kyle Field offers one of the best atmospheres in all of college football. The fans play an important role in the Aggies game day experience, and the school knows it! Having built monuments surrounding Kyle Field and constructed signs in the stadium honoring the 12th man. The 12th Man is a substantial part of the fan identity, and as a result, everyone in the stadium takes great pride in getting loud and striking fear into the hearts of their opponents. When attending an Aggies game get loud and join in on the tremendous atmosphere.
It’s not just the boisterousness of the fans that makes attending an Aggies game a great experience, the traditions at Texas A&M are also unparalleled. Whether it’s the touchdown kiss, the firing of the Spirit of 02, or the chants led by the yell leaders you’ll find that the longstanding traditions make attending an A&M game a unique event.
Whenever you’re in the Kyle Field stadium during a home game, you will feel nothing but the bound of the energy coming from the fans, and that’s always something memorable to experience, especially for first-time fans. You can never go wrong being a part of a crowd who does put to heart the importance of supporting their players win or lose.
The Zone Club is the place to be if you want to watch the Aggies play in style. The area features plush lounge chairs and is located underneath the 4th deck, protecting you from the elements. This exclusive area also gives you access to huge televisions and exclusive bars and concession areas.
The mascot of Texas A&M is a living and breathing dog! His name is Reveille, a purebred rough collie. Having all been female, each Reveille has watched over her players like next of kin. She attends every football game to give life to the crowd. Reveille even has her cell phone, attended to by her caretakers the Corps of Cadets Company E-2. If she is to attend a class and bark, the class is canceled. So she can even cancel class over the phone!
The Hall of Champions is a virtual museum that pays tribute to great Texas A&M's athletes and moments of the past. The museum is an impressive 30,000 sq ft and allows fans to see championship trophies and even try on a virtual Aggies uniform.
This is where the students and fans buy the best Texas Aggies merchandise. The shop is located in the Fan Zone and has an online store if you live out of town and want to get some Aggies gear before heading to the game.
Instead of cheerleaders, Texas A & M has had yell leaders since they were an all-male institution. These upperclassmen fire up the crowd and rally behind their Aggies. They run up and down the sidelines pumping up the 12th man. The night before a game the Yell Leaders host the midnight yell, a pep rally at Kyle Field.
Yet another long time tradition at Texas A&M is that after every touchdown, a couple must kiss each other. Sure there is still a lot of cheering, yelling, and screaming, but somewhere in between all the craziness many couples in the crowd get a nice smooch in. Going to a game with a date, you are sure to hope for a high scoring game!
The Corps of Cadets marks any Aggie scores during football games by firing The Spirit of '02, a 3-inch M1902 field gun issued to Field Artillery Units of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps between the World Wars, the gun was believed to be one of several that were hidden by Corps members to prevent them from being scrapped during WWII. The Spirit of '02 was found buried in a ditch by students cutting wood for the annual Aggie Bonfire in the fall of 1974.
The Corps of Cadets marks any Aggie scores during football games by firing The Spirit of '02, a 3-inch M1902 field gun issued to Field Artillery Units of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps between the World Wars, the gun was believed to be one of several that were hidden by Corps members to prevent them from being scrapped during WWII. The Spirit of '02 was found buried in a ditch by students cutting wood for the annual Aggie Bonfire in the fall of 1974.
The student body is known for being friendly on campus and introducing themselves to visitors and out of towners alike with the phrase, “Howdy.” They will help you get to where you’re going, and guide you along campus
Fight Songs
The Aggie War Hymn
The Aggie War Hymn is the official hymn of the Texas A&M which dates way back to the World War I. The history behind this hymn is so rich that it would really make any Aggie fan or student proud to be a part of this school. The hymn had an original name, which was “Goodbye to Texas University”, which refers to the Longhorns, but it was later changed because they thought it was too focused on the Longhorn. Nonetheless, the hymn really does make you feel pumped up every game.
(First Verse) All hail to dear old Texas A&M Rally around Maroon and White Good luck to dear old Texas Aggies They are the boys who show the real old fight That good old Aggie spirit thrills us And makes us yell and yell and yell So let’s fight for dear old Texas A&M We’re going to beat you all to Chig-gar-roo-gar-rem Chig-gar-roo-gar-rem Rough Tough! Real Stuff! Texas A&M!
(Second Verse) Good-bye to texas university So long to the orange and the white Good luck to dear old Texas Aggies They are the boys that show the real old fight “The eyes of Texas are upon you . . .” That is the song they sing so well So good-bye to texas university We’re going to beat you all to Chig-gar-roo-gar-rem Chig-gar-roo-gar-rem Rough Tough! Real Stuff! Texas A&M!
The Spirit of Aggieland
The Spirit of Aggieland is the alma mater song of Texas A&M. Fun fact: this was originally written as a poem but it was soon made into a song and was performed for the first time during the Midnight Yell tradition of 1925. Every time you hear this song play in games, you’ll feel nothing but that sense of respect on nostalgia. A true classic!
Some may boast of prowess bold Of the school they think so grand But there’s a spirit can ne’er be told It’s the Spirit of Aggieland
(Chorus) We are the Aggies, the Aggies are we True to each other as Aggies can be We’ve got to fight boys We’ve got to fight! We’ve got to fight for Maroon and White After they’ve boosted all the rest Then they will come and join the best For we are the Aggies, the Aggies are we We’re from Texas AMC
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