I think it comes down to a few things:
1. Prevent turnovers - we can't give a high-powered offense quick change opportunities.
2. 3rd down defense - It is almost a running joke how bad we are in 3rd and long situations. Allen isn't quite Manziel but he can extend the play for a pass if needed...we've gotta keep him in the pocket especially on 3rd down...the blitz has to make it there if we bring heat, 4 guys have to get it done if we don't.
3. Offensive efficiency - Our 2015 offense has been explosive though not always efficient with their possessions. I think efficiency - long drives that end in a TD - is the medicine needed to play in coordination with the defense which may have their biggest challenge of the season.
We need the offense to get going quick and the defense to have their best scouting job with all the drive stoppers they can muster. If this is a close game or one where we get behind a couple of scores early then I don't like our chances. The ideal scenario would be a similar type of onslaught to the UGA game where we get them down 3+ scores and force them to get out of their gameplan wrinkles and into stuff we have well scouted on them. Protect the dang football like it is your first born child as an offensive player...TAMU may lack in pure stopping power on defense but they make up for it with splash plays (sacks, strips, and interceptions).