Look at the box score from Texas A&M’s 16-10 win over Auburn on Saturday. Your first thought might be ‘Did the Aggies actually win?’ I mean, 414 total yards to 155, 21 first downs to nine, and zero third- or fourth-down conversions allowed. On paper, it looks like a blowout. But then you see the final score, and it’s a nail-biter. Welcome to the world of penalties and questionable officiating in the SEC.

Speaking of officials, Aggies HC Mike Elko didn’t hold back on Saturday. During his radio show, he asked the audience if officials were “paid by the flag,” then followed it up with a sarcastic take. TexAgs posted his response on X on October 1, “I think the officials do an unbelievable job. I think they’re the best thing that we have going in the SEC. I think week-in and week-

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