{
  "id": 19391523,
  "title": "'It takes a commitment': Texas A&M players on how to close out 2026 strong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/it-takes-a-commitment-texas-a-m-players-on-how-to-close-out-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T20:31:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/takes-commitment-texas-m-players-203142148.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas A&M football has three remaining conference games to turn around their losing streak, with their next matchup against SEC powerhouse Tennessee coming up in Week 11. Tennessee recently defeated Kentucky 34-6, boasting a 7-2 overall record including a 4-2 conference record. Meanwhile, Texas A&M lost 17-9 to South Carolina, where kicker David Olano scored all of the team's points. Olano's individual performance has been inconsistent, averaging more points against ranked opponents than the team as a whole, which is a concern as they prepare for Tennessee's tough and physical defense.\n\nSenior safety Marcus Ratcliffe and sophomore wide receiver TK Norman shared their thoughts ahead of Saturday's game. Ratcliffe, who switched to nickel defense against South Carolina, expressed confidence in his new role and emphasized the need to commit to winning. He stated that Texas A&M only needs to put in the effort and block out distractions to close out the year strongly. Ratcliffe also noted that the team has focused on improving their run defense, which has helped them perform better in recent games.\n\nNorman, who has seen increased playing time, discussed his progression throughout the season. He highlighted the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise and acknowledged the challenges posed by Tennessee's defense. Norman's primary strength is attacking the ball, though he has been working on making crucial plays in late-game situations. Both players expressed a desire to leave no regrets as their final year of college football approaches.",
  "summary": "Texas A&M safety Marcus Ratcliffe and wide receiver TK Norman spoke to the media ahead of the Aggies' showdown against Tennessee.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}