SLIDESHOW: Texas A&M Tailgate (Aggies vs. Kent State)
On Saturday, thousands of Aggie football fans showed up to tailgate the first game of the season.
Honoring the 20th anniversary of 9-11, Aggies wore the U.S. flag colors to recreate the 2001 "Red, White & Blue Game."
Today, Aggies wore the colors of the U.S. flag to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 'Red, White and Blue Game'Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD)
Aggies were seen lighting up the grill outside Kyle Field. A first, since the pandemic put a limit on stadium capacity last year.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
No what the ride, Aggies where on their way to the first game!Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
Aggies from all corners arrived today to show their support for the A&M Football Team.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
A picture outside Tommie E. Lohman '59 CenterPhoto by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
A timeless tradition, Aggies where in good spirits as they tailgated outside Kyle Field.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
During this special game, the three-tier stadium will be separated by red, white and blue seating.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
Despite the high heat, Aggies were not gonna let that put a stop to their tailgating plans!Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
A packed site outside Kyle Field, Aggies where not missing this opportunity to show their school pride!Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
A shot outside Davis Center as tailgate festivities ensued.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
An Aggie Alum, Benjamin was excited to see the stadium back at full capacity.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
As Texas A&M returns to normal, fans couldn't be any more excited!Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
Pictured in the middle, Kim was actually a participant of the original 'Red, White and Blue Game' and shared she was excited to be back!Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
An Aggie fan tossing a football as tailgate festivities ensue.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
Aggie fans walking about the tailgate ground set outside Kyle Field.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
Rain or shine, nothing was going to stop the Aggies from enjoying their first tailgate this season.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
Aggies are expected to win against Kent State as they currently rank #6 by this year's AP poll.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
Concessions were also back!Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
A friendly reminder to attendees that this match will be a recreation of the 2001 'Red, White and Blue Game'Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
A monument honoring Texas A&M's National AwardsPhoto by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
Across A&M campus, the 'Aggie Spirit' is present all across.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
A wide shot of the tailgating scene just outside Kyle Field.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)
U.S. flags blowing through the wind as Aggies prepare for the first home game back.Photo by: Joel Leal (KRHD 25 News)