Everything HC Mike Elko had to say ahead to Texas A&M’s Week 10 road test vs. South Carolina

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko watches the replay in the third quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

Texas A&M (7-1, 5-0 SEC) is still atop the SEC standings after earning what is considered 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’s what Elko had to say.

Elko on the atmosphere the 12th Man provided on Saturday night

Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; A detail view of the 12th Man flag during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

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Elko on winning the “critical factors” against LSU

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; A detail view of a football during the fourth quarter of the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

“We won the critical factors. We won the turnover margin, 3-1. We won on…

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Publish date : 2024-10-29 00:53:59

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