Texas A&M cancels football practice after bomb threat targets Kyle Field, facilities swept

Texas A&M cancels football practice after bomb threat targets Kyle Field, facilities swept

Texas A&M cancelled football practice Thursday because of a bomb threat.

The school announced – through its emergency management system – the threat was made to Kyle Field at approximately 1:25 p.m. (2:25 p.m. ET).

The stadium and the Bright Football Complex were both evacuated out of precaution.

“University Police is utilizing its explosive detection K-9s to sweep both facilities,” Texas A&M said in a statement. “All activities within Kyle Field and the Bright Football Complex are postponed until further notice. All other campus activities can continue as normal.”

University Police utilized its explosive detection K-9s to sweep both facilities.

Texas A&M is on bye week this week after the Aggies (3-3, 1-2 SEC) fell 24-20 loss to No. 3 Alabama. The Aggies are set to play at South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 22.