Pre-game bravado is nothing new, but every so often, a player fires off a remark that instantly becomes the talking point of an entire week. That’s what happened when Texas A&M tackle Trey Zuhn III downplayed Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. to the point of dismissal, brushing him off as someone the Aggies won’t lose sleep over. So when Mario Cristobal was asked about the jab on The Pat McAfee Show, he responded the way he usually does when pre-game chatter pops up.

“I think when I hear stuff like that, I always say the same thing. No comment.”

What made the moment stand out was how directly it clashed with Mike Elko’s tone. The A&M head coach had already credited Miami’s run defense as “a challenge,” choosing the respectful route. Zuhn, meanwhile, sent a completely different message.

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