The Aggies went 14–1 in nonconference play, with wins over Alabama, Arizona, and LSU; the one loss was handed by Tulsa.

[2] Josh Carter and Bryan Davis received preseason Big 12 honorable mention.

[3] The team did not make the top 25 of the preseason AP or Coaches polls, though received votes.

[4] During the 2009 signing period, the Aggies signed Naji Hibbert, Khris Middleton, Kourtney Roberson,[5] and Ray Turner,[6] who are all listed in the Rivals.com Top 150 prospects for the class of 2009.

[7] The recruiting class placed 23rd in the Rivals' early signing period national rankings compiled on 12 November 2008.