HOUSTON — Here are three quick takes from Texas A&M’s 24-21 win over No. 25 Oklahoma State in the Texas Bowl on Friday:
• Spiller shines: A&M’s offense was inconsistent at best Friday. The Aggies’ saving grace was freshman running back Isaiah Spiller, who showed better vision finding running gaps. He rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.
• Defense does enough: When defensive tackle Justin Madubuike said he would skip the Texas Bowl and enter the 2020 NFL draft, many wondered if the Aggies’ defense would have the same success sans its defensive MVP. A&M’s defensive unit stood tall Friday, keeping Chuba Hubbard and the Cowboys at bay while the Aggie offense found some traction. A&M’s third-and-1 stop of Hubbard late in the third quarter was a huge momentum shifter.
• Shiny finish: Let’s be honest — an 8-5 record considering A&M’s 2019 schedule is commendable.
Gallery: 2019 Texas Bowl Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State
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Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver Braydon Johnson (8)blocks Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Myles Jones (10) after making a catch against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first quarter of the 2019 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Dec 27, 2019. ERIK WILLIAMS/for the Tulsa World
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Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Malcolm Rodriguez (20) tackles Texas A&M Aggies running back Isaiah Spiller (28) on a running play during the first quarter of the 2019 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Dec 27, 2019. ERIK WILLIAMS/for the Tulsa World
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Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Chuba Hubbard (30) stiff-arm blocks Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Debione Renfro (29) while carrying the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first quarter of the 2019 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Dec 27, 2019. ERIK WILLIAMS/for the Tulsa World
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Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Trace Ford (94) forces a fumble by Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Kellen Mond (11) during the first quarter of the 2019 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Dec 27, 2019. ERIK WILLIAMS/for the Tulsa World
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Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Dru Brown (6) jumps across the goal line for a touchdown run against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first quarter of the 2019 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Dec 27, 2019. ERIK WILLIAMS/for the Tulsa World
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Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher holds up the championship trophy after defeating Oklahoma State in the Texas Bowl, 24-21, at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) holds up the most valuable player trophy he won after defeating Oklahoma State in the Texas Bowl, 24-21, at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M’s Layden Robinson (64) greets fans after defeating Oklahoma State in the Texas Bowl, 24-21, at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) goes airborne while running against Oklahoma State’s Jason Taylor II (25) and Trace Ford (94) during the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M Isaiah Spiller (28) dives for a 1-yard touchdown run against Oklahoma State’s Amen Ogbongbemiga (11) during the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M’s Jhamon Ausbon (2) celebrates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass against Oklahoma State during the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M’s Isaiah Spiller (28) rushes against Oklahoma State’s Jarrick Bernard (24) during the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M’s Tyree Johnson (3) and DeMarvin Leal (8) celebrate after a sack against Oklahoma State during the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M’s Isaiah Spiller (28) rushes against Oklahoma State’s Malcolm Rodriguez (20) during the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M Anthony Hines III (19) grabs hold of Oklahoma State’s Chuba Hubbard (30) during the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) fights for yardage against Oklahoma State’s Israel Antwine (95) during the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M’s Anthony Hines III celebrates after a sack against Oklahoma State during the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) finds a seam against Oklahoma State’s Malcolm Rodriguez (20) during the Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Michael Miller/The Eagle
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