
The Loochador Podcast
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The Loochador Podcast: Spring practice starts on Friday
Mike Elko and the Aggies begin a slate of 15 spring football practices when they return to the Coolidge Performance Center on Friday morning. On this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño go position by position on the A&M roster ahead of spring ball in Aggieland.
The Loochador Podcast: Ags are dancin' in McMillan's first season
In Bucky McMillan's debut campaign in Aggieland, Texas A&M is headed to the NCAA Tournament, as the Aggies will face Saint Mary's on Thursday in OKC. On this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño react to A&M's March Madness draw.
The Loochador Podcast: Positional breakdown as portal prepares to close
Barring any surprises, Texas A&M *might* be done in the transfer portal as the window closes later this week. On this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci, David Nuño and Ryan Brauninger take stock of what Mike Elko & Co. have done in the portal.
The Loochador Podcast: 2025 ends in a first-round exit at Kyle Field
Texas A&M's offense found very little success on Saturday as the Aggies scored just three points at home in a College Football Playoff game. On this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño react to a 10-3 season-ending loss to the Miami Hurricanes.
The Loochador Podcast: Thursday thoughts as Kyle is set for the playoff
The Home of the 12th Man will be packed on Saturday when the Fightin' Texas Aggies host their most important home game EVER against the Miami Hurricanes. On this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño take stock of the A&M-Miami matchup two days before kickoff.
The Loochador Podcast: CFP is officially coming to Kyle Field
Kyle Field will officially host a College Football Playoff first-round game as the Fightin' Texas Aggies will square off with Miami on Dec. 20. On this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño share their thoughts on Texas A&M's seeding, possible path to the title and more.
The Loochador Podcast: Ags 'bitterly' disappointed after loss in Austin
Texas A&M suffered its first loss of the season, falling in Austin by 10 points, but it is not the end of the line for Mike Elko and the Aggies. On this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño discuss A&M's loss at Texas, the current CFP outlook and more.
The Loochador Podcast: Aggies head to Austin for massive matchup
Happy Thanksgiving, Ags! Texas A&M meets Texas at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in one of rivalry week's marquee matchups. On the eve of the Lone Star Showdown, Billy Liucci and David Nuño discuss the keys to an Aggie victory in Austin on Black Friday.
The Loochador Podcast: Fightin' Texas Aggies go 7-0 at home in 2025
Texas A&M blanked an opponent for the first time since 2022 in a 48-0 win over Samford. After the Aggies put the finishing touches on a perfect 7-0 regular season at Kyle Field, Billy Liucci and David Nuño react to what they saw vs. the Bulldogs as the Lone Star Showdown is officially on deck.
The Loochador Podcast: Ags get to 10 wins with improbable comeback
With a second half for the ages, No. 3 Texas A&M went on a 28-0 run to erase a 27-point deficit vs. South Carolina and improve to 10-0. Following the improbable 31-30 victory, Billy Liucci and David Nuño review a Week 12 stunner in front of 108,582 at Kyle Field.
The Loochador Podcast: 9-0 Aggies again prove they're among the best
Despite not firing on all cylinders, the Fightin' Texas Aggies STILL won by 21 points as they sent Mizzou fan home early with a 38-17 taming of the Tigers in Columbia. After A&M became the undisputed Tiger Kings of the SEC, Billy Liucci and David Nuño react to a ninth straight Aggie victory.
The Loochador Podcast: 'Remarkable' Aggies check every box at LSU
Texas A&M's paths to Atlanta and the College Football Playoff are becoming clearer following a 49-25 decimation of LSU inside Death Valley on Saturday night. After drubbing the Tigers, Billy Liucci and David Nuño react to another Maroon & White domination as 2025 is starting to feel magical.
The Loochador Podcast: Ags' record remains flawless after Fayetteville fight
Another week has come and gone, but Texas A&M still resides in the win column as one of six undefeated teams in the country. After the Aggies' 45-42 road win over Arkansas, Billy Liucci and David Nuño react to what they saw from the Maroon & White.
The Loochador Podcast: Aggies went Gator hunting on Saturday night
Defensive dominance has become a pattern in Aggieland as Texas A&M defeated Florida on Saturday night in front of 105,086 at Kyle Field. After doubling up the Gators, Billy Liucci and David Nuño react to another Aggie victory as A&M is now 6-0.
The Loochador Podcast: Elko's unbeaten Ags take State to woodshed
Mike Elko and the Fightin' Texas Aggies might have an elite defense in 2025 as A&M helped Mississippi State to just 219 yards of total offense. Following a 31-9 victory in Week 6, Billy Liucci and David Nuño react to another physically dominating performance from Texas A&M.
The Loochador Podcast: Defense rules the day in A&M's Week 5 win
Sitting at 4-0 overall and now No. 6 in the AP poll, Mike Elko's Fightin' Texas Aggies are off to a 1-0 start in conference play after defeating Auburn at Kyle Field. Following a 16-10 victory in Week 5, Billy Liucci and David Nuño review one of A&M's best defensive showings in recent memory.
The Loochador Podcast (Part 2): Recapping an unforgettable trip
No, you were not dreaming as Texas A&M really did pull off a historic upset on Saturday night. With Billy Liucci back in Aggieland after his trek to Notre Dame, "The Source" sat down with Richard Zane to recap a memorable weekend and an unforgettable Aggie victory.
The Loochador Podcast: Texas Aggies win track meet at Notre Dame
Between Marcel Reed's clutch abilities, Mario Craver's brilliance and everything in between, the Aggies upset Notre Dame on Saturday night in South Bend. Following A&M's historic 41-40 win, Billy Liucci and David Nuño offer their instant reaction from the press box of Notre Dame Stadium.
The Loochador Podcast: Where the Ags stand after two wins to start '25
Mike Elko's Aggies are now 2-0 after defeating Utah State on Saturday, but the competition level is about to go wayyyyy up in Week 3. Following A&M's 44-22 win, Billy Liucci and David Nuño take stock of where the Ags stand ahead of a massive road trip to South Bend.
The Loochador Podcast: No overreactions to a 42-24 win in Week 1
The Fightin' Texas Aggies did some things well and some other things not-so-well against UTSA on Saturday night in front of 107,521 at Kyle Field. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño review what they saw in Texas A&M's Week 1 showing.
The Loochador Podcast: Fall camp takeaways & position group analysis
With kickoff to the 2025 campaign just 15 days away, Mike Elko's Aggies are hard at work in fall camp. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño share their takeaways from camp as Texas A&M has already completed 13 practices.
The Loochador Podcast: Fall Camp 2025 opens this week in Aggieland
On Saturday, Mike Elko spoke at the 15th annual TexAgs Preseason Kickoff, and later this week, the Texas A&M head man will preside over his second fall camp in Aggieland. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño get ready for football season.
The Loochador Podcast: McMillan is bringing 'Bucky Ball' to Aggieland
Samford's Bucky McMillan is headed to Aggieland to become the 23rd head coach of Texas A&M men's basketball. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño go through Trev Alberts' search that led to McMillan being hired by the Maroon & White.
The Loochador Podcast: Williams departs after six seasons in Aggieland
News broke on Tuesday afternoon that Buzz Williams is leaving Texas A&M to become the head coach at Maryland. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño look back on the Williams era and discuss where the Aggies should begin their search.
The Loochador Podcast: A&M is headed to Denver as a No. 4 seed
Selection Sunday is here, and the Fightin' Texas Aggies are the No. 4 seed in the South Region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño offer their reactions to A&M's seeding, draw and more as the madness is set to begin.
The Loochador Podcast: Analyzing Texas A&M's roster as spring ball looms
The dust on one portal window has settled as Mike Elko's Fightin' Texas Aggies are already hard at work in preparation for spring football. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño analyze A&M's roster as the calendar has flipped to February.
The Loochador Podcast: Early offseason discourse after Elko's first year
The first season of the Elko Era ended with a 35-31 defeat to USC in the Las Vegas Bowl as the Aggies finished 2024 with an 8-5 record. On this edition of the Loochador, Billy Liucci and David Nuño rehash the trip to Sin City and react to A&M's recent run on the recruiting trail.
The Loochador Podcast: Planning a TexAgs version of 'Vegas Vacation'
The Fightin' Texas Aggies are headed to Sin City to end the 2024 season against the USC Trojans in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 27. On this edition of the Loochador, Billy Liucci and David Nuño react to A&M's postseason destination, the CFP field and more.
The Loochador Podcast: Inside a disheartening loss to the in-state rival
With over 109,000 at Kyle Field, Texas A&M suffered a brutal 17-7 loss to arch-rival Texas after a 13-year hiatus of the rivalry. On this edition of the Loochador, Billy Liucci was joined by Olin Buchanan and Richard Zane as another forgetful November has come to a close.
The Loochador Podcast: 'Ghosts' of the rivalry past, present and future
With Thanksgiving tomorrow, Texas A&M and Texas will meet on the gridiron later this week after 13 years of rivalry absence. On this edition of the Loochador, Billy Liucci and David Nuño were joined by Hunter Goodwin to set the stage for the Lone Star Showdown's revival.
The Loochador Podcast: Inside Texas A&M's demoralizing 4OT defeat
Against all odds, Texas A&M still controls its destiny in the battle to reach Atlanta because the Aggies got a lot of help in Gainesville and Norman on Saturday. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño discuss A&M's loss at Auburn, the path ahead and more.
The Loochador Podcast: Assessing A&M's final non-conference showing
Texas A&M handled its business against New Mexico State, and now two massive conference games await the Maroon & White in back-to-back weeks. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño reflect on a 38-3 victory before looking at what lies ahead.
The Loochador Podcast: A&M suffers first SEC setback at South Carolina
Texas A&M's flawed night allowed South Carolina to take down the Aggies on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño reflect on a 44-20 loss with the bye week ahead.
The Loochador Podcast: Inside A&M's pummeling of the LSU Tigers
A confident A&M team pushed its winning streak to seven straight with a 38-23 pummeling of LSU as the Aggies literally ran away from the Tigers in the second half. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño do the chirping now that Baton Rouge is quiet.
The Loochador Podcast: Pole position up for grabs as LSU comes to Kyle
By winning their sixth straight game, the Aggies have set up a Week 9 showdown with LSU as pole position in the SEC will be on the line next Saturday at Kyle Field. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño recap A&M's win in Starkville and more.
The Loochador Podcast: Inside Texas A&M's thorough beating of Mizzou
Dismantled. Destroyed. Dominated. Whatever word you want to use, that's what A&M did to Mizzou in a top-25 clash on Saturday. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño on Conner Weigman's return and the Ags' 41-10 beatdown of the Tigers.
The Loochador Podcast: Assessing A&M's fourth win in as many weeks
Texas A&M is on a four-game winning streak after beating Arkansas in another as-expected four-quarter battle at AT&T Stadium. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño offer their thoughts on the Aggies' 21-17 victory over the Razorbacks.
The Loochador Podcast: Lessons to be learned from A&M's BGSU test
There were certainly opportunities for Texas A&M to win much more comfortably vs. Bowling Green, but the Aggies still pulled out a 26-20 victory to improve to 3-1. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño react to beating a quality mid-major opponent.
The Loochador Podcast: Mentally tough effort ends A&M's road skid
Texas A&M's 10-game road losing streak is in the rearview following a 33-20 win at Florida in Week 3. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and Richard Zane recap the victory and discuss how the Ags can build on the mentally tough showing in Gainesville.
The Loochador Podcast: Processing positives ahead of an important trip
The Fightin' Texas Aggies did what they were expected to do in a 52-10 drubbing of McNeese State at Kyle Field. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño recap on Saturday and turn the page to night week's SEC opener in Gainesville.
The Loochador Podcast: What went wrong in A&M's loss to Notre Dame
Even at 13-13 in the final seven minutes of a Saturday night showdown, Texas A&M fell short as Notre Dame escaped Kyle Field. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño reflect on a 23-13 loss in Mike Elko's first game as the head coach in Aggieland.
The Loochador Podcast: Camp chatter as Notre Dame game approaches
You've waited somewhat patiently for a Billy Liucci update on Texas A&M's Fall Camp, and with kickoff just 12 days away, here it is. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, "The Source" and David Nuño provide the most up-to-date look at the Ags ahead of the 2024 campaign.
The Loochador Podcast: Looking ahead to SEC Media Days 2024 in Big D
The 2024 edition of SEC Media Days begins on Monday in Dallas, as all 16 teams will take the stage from July 15 through July 18. Before heading to North Texas, Billy Liucci and David Nuño sat down to preview the biggest storylines entering the unofficial kickoff to football season.
The Loochador Podcast: Expect a Duck fight, some football chatter & more
Texas A&M is really good at home, and their 35-3 record at Blue Bell Park will be put to the test this weekend against the Oregon Ducks in a super regional. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño talked about both baseball and football.
The Loochador Podcast: Reacting to Texas A&M's regional draw
The Fightin' Texas Aggies are the No. 3 national seed in the 2024 NCAA Baseball Tournament and will host Louisiana, Texas and Grambling State this weekend. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci, David Nuño and Ryan Brauninger offer their instant reactions.
The Loochador Podcast: Maroon & White Game storylines abound
The 2024 edition of the Maroon & White Game has been moved to a noon kickoff as the Aggies return to Kyle Field on Saturday. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño provide a spring football update as Mike Elko and the Ags prepare for the spring game.
The Loochador Podcast: H-Town bound for the 2023 TaxAct Texas Bowl
The playoff field is set, and so are bowl matchups as the Texas Aggies are headed to the Bayou City for the 2023 TaxAct Texas Bowl. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci was joined by Ryan Brauninger and Olin Buchanan to break down the Selection Sunday craziness.
The Loochador Podcast: Coaching search craziness in Aggieland
A&M's coaching search reached ludicrous levels of weirdness on Saturday night, and it seems that more twists could be on the horizon. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño provide an update on where the search stands as of Sunday morning.
The Loochador Podcast: E-Rob's first W, tall task in Baton Rouge & more
After getting Elijah Robinson his first head coaching victory, the Aggies now turn their attention to a very potent LSU offense next weekend. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño recap the win, analyze a tough test in Baton Rouge and more.
The Loochador Podcast: Jimbo Fisher's Texas A&M tenure meets its end
Despite drubbing Mississippi State the night before, Jimbo Fisher was still let go as the head coach of Texas A&M on Sunday morning. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci and David Nuño sat down to analyze how this decision was reached and what happens next.