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Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tight end Jaden Platt (85), defensive lineman Albert Regis (17), and defensive lineman Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy (99) celebrate after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Texas A&M (7-1, 5-0 SEC) is still atop the SEC standings after earning the program’s statement win of the season by defeating the LSU Tigers on Saturday night. Backup quarterback Marcel Reed entered the game in the second half, providing a huge jolt to the offense.
Due to Reed’s Lamar Jackson-like speed and perfect fit in OC Collin Klein’s run scheme, the redshirt freshman produced three touchdowns on the ground while leading the Aggie offense to five consecutive scoring drives during A&M’s incredible 31-6 second-half scoring run.
Defensively, senior cornerback BJ Mayes played one of the best games of his career, recording two interceptions while earning one of the highest coverage grades on the weekend per Pro Football Focus. Linebacker Taurean York earned the highest PFF grade at his postion while also notching his first interception of the year.
On Monday, head coach Mike Elko spoke to the media alongside defensive lineman Albert Regis and starting left tackle Trey Zuhn III. Here is what both players had to say.
Albert Regis reflects on Saturday’s win
Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Taurean York (21) celebrates with teammates after the win against the LSU Tigers. The Aggies defeated the Tigers 38-23; at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
“We enjoyed it Saturday, enjoyed it Sunday, and Monday, it’s time to focus on South Carolina. It’s a great feeling being on top and being the only undefeated team in the SEC, but it’s the SEC… We’ve seen it time and time again where undefeated…
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Author : Aggies Wire
Publish date : 2024-10-29 01:46:54
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