# Texas A&M players on closing 2026 strong

> Texas A&M players say commitment wins 2026.
- Title: Texas A&M players on closing 2026 strong · Yahoo Sports
- Summary: Texas A&M players say commitment wins 2026. Texas A&M players emphasize commitment to close 2026 strong against Tennessee.
- Keywords: texas a&m, tennessee, 2026, college football, sec, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/takes-commitment-texas-m-players-203142148.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:31:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas a&m, tennessee, 2026, college football, sec, sports
## Texas A&M football
Texas A&M football has three remaining conference contests to turn this losing skid around.
## Tennessee matchup
Texas A&M returns home in Week 11 to face No. 9 Tennessee.
## Tennessee's record
Tennessee boasts a 7-2 overall record, including a 4-2 record in league play.
## Texas A&M's loss
Texas A&M suffered a 17-9 road loss to No. 21 South Carolina.
## Marcus Ratcliffe
Marcus Ratcliffe says he felt comfortable playing nickel against South Carolina.

> I felt good. That was my first time playing nickel. They're a really run-heavy team and that was something we're preaching about earlier in the week
## Ratcliffe's goal
Ratcliffe wants to leave everything out there in his final college football season.

> I'd say for myself, I just want to leave everything out there. My goal is that this is the last year of college football for me
## Ratcliffe's commitment
Ratcliffe says commitment wins 2026 for Texas A&M.

> I think it just takes a commitment, honestly. We had two really good teams (on the ropes) for three and a half quarters, but it's just whoever wants to win
## TK Norman
TK Norman discusses getting more reps and making plays in crucial moments.

> It's been good. You know, I've gotten the opportunity to get on the field a lot more and showcase my abilities
## Key takeaway

Texas A&M players emphasize commitment to close 2026 strong against Tennessee.