Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko breaks down their game against the USC Trojans in the Las Vegas Bowl. Elko discussed Texas A&M's defensive playcalling and Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed.

Defensively, it will be tough for USC to slow down the Aggies, specifically through the air without cornerback Jaylin Smith. The 49 points Notre Dame put up on the Trojans in the regular-season finale were the most they’ve allowed all year, though most of the damage was done on the ground. A shootout might be the best-case scenario for the Trojans.

Here's what to know about the series history between Texas A&M and USC, including all-time meetings and head-to-head records: