Northwestern State at Texas A&M 8/30/2018
Texas A&M quarterback Nick Starkel (17) looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Texas A&M quarterback Nick Starkel (17) looks for a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 07:51 PM EDT
Northwestern State wide receiver Quan Shorts (6) catches a pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Northwestern State wide receiver Quan Shorts (6) catches a pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 05:39 PM EDT
Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams (5) breaks free from a Northwestern State defender on his way to a 73-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams (5) breaks free from a Northwestern State defender on his way to a 73-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 05:36 PM EDT
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher leads the Aggies onto Kyle Field for an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher leads the Aggies onto Kyle Field for an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 05:37 PM EDT
Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams (5) runs away from Northwestern State nose tackle Damian Thompson (99) for a big gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams (5) runs away from Northwestern State nose tackle Damian Thompson (99) for a big gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 05:38 PM EDT
Northwestern State quarterback Shelton Eppler throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Northwestern State quarterback Shelton Eppler throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 05:38 PM EDT
Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) passes downfield over Northwestern State linebacker Brice Borgeson (53) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) passes downfield over Northwestern State linebacker Brice Borgeson (53) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 05:40 PM EDT
Texas A&M defenders line up against Northwestern State with the ball spotted at the 25-yard line after a fair catch was called on the opening kickoff of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. Under a new rule, if a fair catch is made on a kick inside the 25, it’s a touchback. A fair catch beyond the 25 is marked at that spot, like on a punt. A muffed fair catch also is marked at the spot regardless of which team recovers. The purpose is to increase the number of touchbacks on kickoffs as a way to enhance player safety. Research has shown kick returns are among the most dangerous plays. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Texas A&M defenders line up against Northwestern State with the ball spotted at the 25-yard line after a fair catch was called on the opening kickoff of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. Under a new rule, if a fair catch is made on a kick inside the 25, it’s a touchback. A fair catch beyond the 25 is marked at that spot, like on a punt. A muffed fair catch also is marked at the spot regardless of which team recovers. The purpose is to increase the number of touchbacks on kickoffs as a way to enhance player safety. Research has shown kick returns are among the most dangerous plays. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 08:35 PM EDT
Northwestern State's Ryan Reed (8) waves for a fair catch on the opening kickoff against Texas A&M during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. Under a new rule, f a fair catch is made on a kick inside the 25, it’s a touchback. A fair catch beyond the 25 is marked at that spot, like on a punt. A muffed fair catch also is marked at the spot regardless of which team recovers. The purpose is to increase the number of touchbacks on kickoffs as a way to enhance player safety. Research has shown kick returns are among the most dangerous plays. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Northwestern State's Ryan Reed (8) waves for a fair catch on the opening kickoff against Texas A&M during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. Under a new rule, f a fair catch is made on a kick inside the 25, it’s a touchback. A fair catch beyond the 25 is marked at that spot, like on a punt. A muffed fair catch also is marked at the spot regardless of which team recovers. The purpose is to increase the number of touchbacks on kickoffs as a way to enhance player safety. Research has shown kick returns are among the most dangerous plays. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 08:32 PM EDT
Official Ken Williamson waves a touchback signal after Northwestern State wide receiver Myles Ward (10) called for a fair catch on a kickoff from Texas A&M during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. Under a new rule, if a fair catch is made on a kick inside the 25, it’s a touchback. A fair catch beyond the 25 is marked at that spot, like on a punt. A muffed fair catch also is marked at the spot regardless of which team recovers. The purpose is to increase the number of touchbacks on kickoffs as a way to enhance player safety. Research has shown kick returns are among the most dangerous plays. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Official Ken Williamson waves a touchback signal after Northwestern State wide receiver Myles Ward (10) called for a fair catch on a kickoff from Texas A&M during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. Under a new rule, if a fair catch is made on a kick inside the 25, it’s a touchback. A fair catch beyond the 25 is marked at that spot, like on a punt. A muffed fair catch also is marked at the spot regardless of which team recovers. The purpose is to increase the number of touchbacks on kickoffs as a way to enhance player safety. Research has shown kick returns are among the most dangerous plays. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 08:28 PM EDT
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher lines up with his son Trey (12) and the Texas A&M football team to sing the Aggie War Hymn after a 59-7 win over Northwestern State in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher lines up with his son Trey (12) and the Texas A&M football team to sing the Aggie War Hymn after a 59-7 win over Northwestern State in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 07:53 PM EDT
Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams (5) gestures after scoring on a 73-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams (5) gestures after scoring on a 73-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Aug. 30, 2018 05:39 PM EDT
FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher leads the Aggies onto Kyle Field for an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State, in College Station, Texas. For the second straight year, Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher will meet in a mentor-mentee matchup. All signs point toward Saban teaching him another lesson when top-ranked Alabama hosts 22nd-ranked Texas A&M on Saturday. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher leads the Aggies onto Kyle Field for an NCAA college football game against Northwestern State, in College Station, Texas. For the second straight year, Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher will meet in a mentor-mentee matchup. All signs point toward Saban teaching him another lesson when top-ranked Alabama hosts 22nd-ranked Texas A&M on Saturday. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

Sep. 21, 2018 04:30 AM EDT
FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Northwestern State's Ryan Reed (8) waves for a fair catch on the opening kickoff against Texas A&M during an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. About 1 of every 10 kickoffs in the Football Bowl Subdivision have resulted in a fair catch giving the return team possession at its 25-yard line under a rule that went into effect this year. The purpose of the rule was to minimize kick returns, which have a higher injury rate compared with other types of plays. If a fair catch is made anywhere between the goal line and 25, it's a touchback and it's marked at the 25. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Northwestern State's Ryan Reed (8) waves for a fair catch on the opening kickoff against Texas A&M during an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. About 1 of every 10 kickoffs in the Football Bowl Subdivision have resulted in a fair catch giving the return team possession at its 25-yard line under a rule that went into effect this year. The purpose of the rule was to minimize kick returns, which have a higher injury rate compared with other types of plays. If a fair catch is made anywhere between the goal line and 25, it's a touchback and it's marked at the 25. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

Oct. 19, 2018 11:11 AM EDT
FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Northwestern State's Ryan Reed (8) waves for a fair catch on the opening kickoff against Texas A&M during an NCAA college football game in College Station, Texas. Kickoff returns are down about 20 percent in the first year of a new NCAA rule that gives the receiving team possession at its 25-yard line if the kick is fair caught anywhere between the goal line and 25. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Northwestern State's Ryan Reed (8) waves for a fair catch on the opening kickoff against Texas A&M during an NCAA college football game in College Station, Texas. Kickoff returns are down about 20 percent in the first year of a new NCAA rule that gives the receiving team possession at its 25-yard line if the kick is fair caught anywhere between the goal line and 25. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

Dec. 11, 2018 12:30 AM EST