Texas A&M football’s Thursday practice was canceled as Kyle Field and the Bight football complex were evacuated because of a bomb threat.
Thursday was supposed to be a low-key day for the Texas A&M football program on their bye week.
Instead, the Aggies got a scare when a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Kyle Field and the school’s football facilities.
At 1:25 p.m. local time, Texas A&M’s emergency alert system reported a bomb threat at the stadium.
Bomb threat received for Kyle Field. Evacuations are underway as a precaution. All others are asked to avoid the area.https://t.co/TJ0m2KnQ7G
— CodeMaroon @ TAMU (@TAMUCodeMaroon) October 13, 2022
Texas A&M football cancels practice after bomb threat evacuation
Players and coaches were spotted outside while the buildings were evacuated.
Members of the Texas A&M football team waiting outside the Bright Football Complex at Kyle Field as alarms go off in side. Police say bomb threat caused evacuation. pic.twitter.com/cbZR7QDSMq
— 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕤 𝕃. 𝔹𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟 (@Travis_L_Brown) October 13, 2022
Texas A&M HC Jimbo Fisher, inside his truck, talking to members of his coaching staff while everyone is evacuated due to a bomb threat issues toward Kyle Field, according to police. pic.twitter.com/qJ0sbqFjwl
— 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕤 𝕃. 𝔹𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟 (@Travis_L_Brown) October 13, 2022
Thankfully, the stadium and surrounding area were given the all-clear just before 4:00 p.m. Central.
All Clear: University Police has issued an all clear for the bomb threat at Kyle Field and the Bright Football Complex. https://t.co/g67O4cJOwz
— CodeMaroon @ TAMU (@TAMUCodeMaroon) October 13, 2022
Campus security and police had to take the threat seriously, even if nothing came of it. It could have been seriously disruptive to the Aggies’ preparations for a game week. Fortunately, there is no game for Texas A&M this week as the team is on a bye.
Last weekend the Aggies faced off with Alabama and nearly pulled off an epic upset. However, they fell short with the clock ending a 10-play drive to the goal line before A&M could score the winning touchdown.
While there was a moral victory to be had in nearly upsetting the No. 1 team in the nation, it was also Texas A&M’s second loss in a row and third of the season. Considering the expectations for this campaign, fans will want to see more fight in the second half of the year.
They will try to get things back on track next Saturday when they travel to play South Carolina.
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