Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman ‘just got a little bit fast’ per Aggies coach Mike Elko

Oct 19, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) runs the ball against Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Brice Pollock (14) during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

The Texas A&M football team returned from a bye this weekend and earned a double-digit victory against Mississippi State, led by junior quarterback Conner Weigman.

The No. 14 Aggies (6-1, 4-0 SEC) beat the Bulldogs (1-6, 0-4) by a final score of 34-24 on Saturday evening at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville. Despite entering the matchup 100% healthy, Weigman didn’t look sharp against the lesser conference foe.

“I thought going into halftime he was in a good spot,” coach Mike Elko said postgame. “I think in the second half he just got a little bit fast. I kept telling him on the sideline to slow down.”

In the first 30 minutes of action, Weigman was 7-of-11 for 121 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. In the second half, he was 8-of-14 for 96 yards and 1 interception.

Elko has made it clear this season that Weigman is his guy. But if the upperclassman signal caller doesn’t play more consistently going forward, the 12th Man will continue to call for redshirt freshman QB Marcel Reed to replace him as the starter.

Texas A&M will host LSU at home on Saturday, Oct. 26th, at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.

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Publish date : 2024-10-21 03:44:12

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