The Texas A&M Aggies averaged 51 ppg while closing out the regular season with three straight wins. I don't see N.C. State being able to keep up with such a prolific offense after losing its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Eli Drinkwitz to App State.

We can also note that N.C. State will be missing a couple of key players who've opted to turn pro in advance of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl; Receiver Kelvin Harmon (team-best 1,186 receiving yards this year) and linebacker Germaine Pratt (the team's leading tackler) will both be skipping the game.

Aggies are 8-3 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and 7-0 ATS in their last seven non-conference games.

8* play on Texas A&M Aggies.