Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans defended Azeez Al-Shaair after the linebacker was ejected from Sunday’s game for throwing a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans flipped the script on Azeez’s Al-Shaair’s hit against Trevor Lawrence on Monday after further review.

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that he stood behind Azeez Al-Shaair after his linebacker was ejected and widely criticized for hitting Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the head in Sunday’s win.

In a day filled with strife, Steve Sarkisian wasn't going to let a postgame fracas erupt in College Station after the Longhorns beat the Aggies.

With Saturday's 17-7 win over the Aggies at Kyle Field, Texas all but secured a second consecutive CFP appearance. When that becomes official, Sarkisian will be owed another bonus of $250,000.

One of the concerning aspects of the Texas-Texas A&M game involved left tackle Kelvin Banks. Texas' star offensive lineman left the game in the first quarter due to an ankle injury.