TV, radio & other facts

Rankings: neither team is ranked. TV: none.

Radio: Texas A&M network, with Bryan's WTAW (1620 AM) as the flagship station. The game will be on Sirius at Ch. 154.

Pick line: Texas A&M opened as a 61/2-point pick. The over/under is 60.

The series: A&M leads, 8-1.

Coaching: A&M's MIke Sherman (Central Connecticut State, 1977) is 8-11 in his second year as A&M's head coach..

ISU's Paul Rhoads (Missouri-Western University, 1989) is in his first year.

What's at Stake

Both teams are looking to follow up season-saving -- and potentially program-changing -- road victories last week. The Aggies stunned then-No. 21 Texas Tech 52-30, winning in Lubbock for the first time since 1993. The Cyclones forced eight turnovers in a 9-7 win at Nebraska, where Iowa State hadn't won since 1977. Iowa State can become bowl-eligible with a victory.

Key Matchup

Iowa State RB Alexander Robinson vs. Texas A&M defense. Robinson is the Big 12's leading rusher (105.3 yards per game) and has four 100-yard games this season. He sat out last week's game with a groin injury, but coach Paul Rhoads says he'll be ready to face the Aggies. A&M gave up 232 rushing yards in a 62-14 loss at Kansas State two weeks ago and ranks 78th nationally in rush defense (152 ypg).

Players to Watch

Iowa State: Junior QB Austen Arnaud. The dual-threat quarterback bruised his right, throwing hand two weeks ago and sat out last week's win at Nebraska. Rhoads expects Arnaud to play. Backup Jerome Tiller went 9-for-19 for 102 yards in his first career start last week.

Texas A&M: Sophomore WR Jeff Fuller. The Aggies' big-play receiver returned last week after sitting out four games with a broken right fibula. Fuller caught one pass for 12 yards against Texas Tech and should be ready for a more expanded role against Iowa State.