Texas A&M Aggies football seasons, 1950–59

1956
In 1956, the team was the first Aggie football team to beat the University of Texas at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

1957
In the 1957 season, the Aggies won their first eight games and were ranked Number 1 in the AP Poll. The team lost their last three games after uncertainty over whether their coach, Bear Bryant, would be leaving the school. Although injured early in the season, John David Crow was able to play in 7 games in his senior season. He rushed for 562 yards on 129 carries, with 6 touchdowns. Crow also caught 2 passes and passed for 5 touchdowns. While playing on defense, he intercepted the ball 5 times. Bryant told the Heisman voters that they ought "'to do away with the thing'" if they didn't vote for Crow.

Crow was named a scholastic All-American and won the Heisman on December 3, 1957, defeating Iowa tackle Alex Karras. Crow claims not to have understood the importance of the award until sponsors flew him and his family to New York for the presentation. As of 2008, he is the only Aggie to win the Heisman, and he was the only one of Bryant's players to win. Bryant left for Alabama shortly after Crow received the Heisman.

1957 Team Players in the NFL
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.