No. 5 Texas A&M makes last CFP case in 34-13 win vs. Vols

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- , No. 5 Texas A&M closed its case for inclusion in the College Football Playoff by mauling Tennessee by three touchdowns. Then the Aggies started campaigning. “I haven’t lobbied or said a word up until now,” Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher said. “We lost to the No. 1 team in the country (Alabama), then won seven games in a row. We can play with anybody. “We play in the best league in ball. Some teams aren’t even playing seven games. They’re supposed to pick the best four.” Kellen Mond threw for 281 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 59 yards and a score to lead the Aggies to a 34-13 victory against the Volunteers on Thursday. Isaiah Spiller ran for 89 yards and a touchdown, and Ainias Smith scored once rushing and once receiving. Fisher refused to get caught up in wondering if his team would pass the so-called eye test.