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Texas A&M football earned its third win Saturday, defeating Bowling Green 26-20. And they did it once again without their Week 1 starting quarterback under center.
Instead, Marcel Reed started his second game in as many weeks. Things may not have been as clean as they were for the Aggies in The Swamp last week against the Florida Gators, but Reed and Co. found a way to get the job done and improve their record in Week 4.
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Next, Texas A&M (3-1, 1-0 SEC) will head to AT&T Stadium for a matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks (3-1).
Here’s how the Aggies graded out Saturday:
Quarterbacks: B+
There was far less mystery this week centered around the quarterback position, with coach Mike Elko alluding to Conner Weigman being “week-to-week” Monday while talking with reporters. It set the stage for Reed to get the nod under center once again.
Reed wasn’t as clean this time around, finishing 16-for-29 for 173 passing yards and two touchdowns and adding 12 carries for 91 yards on the ground. Despite some mistakes and drives that stalled out, it’s clear that Reed brings a unique element to this offense.
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Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed looks to pass the ball during the first quarter Sept. 21, 2024 at Kyle Field in College Station.
Running backs: B
led by Le’Veon Moss, this group was efficient but not all that dynamic. The running game gets a boost from the legs of Reed, but the running backs as a whole were more steady than flashy, and that’s OK. Moss finished with 90 yards on 16 carries, while the rest of the group combined for 56 yards. They fought hard and converted first downs, and that may be the most important note to take away from them Saturday night.
Receivers: C+
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Author : Austin American-Statesman
Publish date : 2024-09-22 12:12:37
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