They were ineligible to win the Southwest Conference title or the postseason due to probation.
Coincidentally, Aggie defensive coordinator Tommy Tuberville left after this season to become Ole Miss' head coach.
The television ban caused the traditional rivalry game vs. Texas to be moved from Thanksgiving night to the first Saturday of November.
The Aggies won their fourth straight vs. the Tigers for the first time in series history.
It is the last tie for the Aggies and Mustangs, since the NCAA adopted overtime for regular season games starting in 1996.