College football is built on traditions, but few conferences embrace them like the Southeastern Conference.
At Texas A&M, the traditions that define home game Saturdays in College Station stand shoulder to shoulder with those of every other great college football town in the SEC, creating one of the most distinctive atmospheres in the sport.
Those traditions include:
- The Midnight Yell pep rally on the eve of every home game at Kyle Field.
- The 12th Man creating one of college football’s most recognizable atmospheres by standing from kickoff to the final whistle.
- Reveille, the beloved mascot and highest-ranking member of the Corps of Cadets, a cherished symbol of Texas A&M tradition.
Texas A&M’s game-day traditions reflect the pride, loyalty and spirit that define Aggies football.
They may be unique to College Station, but they’re woven into the fabric of SEC football.
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Mike Garbett is a content specialist working with McClatchy’s Content Innovation Lab.