SEC gives Texas A&M recruiting boost vs. rival Texas

Texas A&M’s move to the SEC appears to be paying off in its recruiting batles against rival Texas.

According to ESPN Stats & Info,from 2006 to 2012Texas A&M signed a total of nine recruits ranked in the top 100 nationally compared to 53 for Texas. Since the Aggies left the Big 12 for the SEC for 2013, they've signed nine top 100 players compared to three for Texas.

Texas A&M is 10-6 in the SEC since joining the conference with victories in the Cotton and Chik-fil-A bowls. The Aggies finished the 2012 season ranked No. 5 and were No. 18 in 2013.