The Texas A&M Aggies are choosing to honor their seniors Saturday instead of prior to their final home contest against the Texas Longhorns — a decision Mike Elko stood behind when questioned.

Texas A&M (7-2, 5-1 SEC) enters Week 12 rested and ready to play the rest of the regular season. Three key games remain: hosting New Mexico State on Saturday night, traveling to Alabama to take on Auburn,

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko knows what's at stake over the next three games. The Aggies are currently the 15th-ranked team in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, sitting at 7-2 and 5-1 in SEC play.

Preview the Week 12 college football Texas A&M Aggies vs. New Mexico State Aggies game with stats, game information and how to watch links.

The selection committee is basing some highly-ranked teams, including the Texas Longhorns, on the "eye test" instead of schedule-based losses. However, head coach Mike Elko knows that everything is in front of them if A&M wins against the Aggies,