For the 2014 season, the Aggies came out strong to begin the season, winning their first 5 games before stumbling mid-season to three top 10-ranked teams, including a 59–0 loss to No. 7 ranked Alabama. The Aggies finished the season 8–5 overall and 3–5 in SEC play. With the Liberty Bowl victory over West Virginia, the Aggies won four straight bowl games for the first time in program history. After the season, which was marred by defensive struggles, Sumlin dismissed his defensive coordinator, Mark Snyder, and replaced him with John Chavis. In 2015, A&M again finished 8–5. The season was marked by a strong start with struggles to close the season. A&M finished the season with a loss to Louisville in the Music City Bowl.