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Texas A&M (7-1, 5-0) is in a spot the Aggies haven’t been in since the 2020 season, on the cusp of earning a spot in the College Football Playoff if the winning streak continues, reeling off seven consecutive victories including last Saturday’s epic comeback win over the LSU Tigers.
In Week 10, head coach Mike Elko and his team will now travel to Columbia (SC) to face a physical South Carolina team (4-3, 2-3 SEC) that plays much better than their record reflects, as defensive ends Kyle Kennard and Dylan Stewart have combined for 13 sacks through seven games. However, Texas A&M’s offense has continued to evolve, while the Aggies’ pass rush should be able to take advantage of the Gamecock’s weaker offensive line.
The lingering question remains: who will be the starting quarterback for the Aggies on Saturday? After redshirt freshman Marcel Reed entered the second half of Saturday’s win over LSU, A&M’s offense exploded, resulting in five consecutive wins, including three rushing touchdowns from Reed.
However, Elko opted to allow both Reed and Conner Weigman to earn the job, as a decision will likely be announced on Saturday afternoon.
Ahead of the game, here are five observations before Saturday’s 6:30 p.m. kickoff.
5. Texas A&M needs to avoid coming out flat
Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver CJ Daniels (4) catches a pass during the first quarter as Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Scooby Williams (0) defends at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.
For those who didn’t watch the game, Texas A&M’s 38-23 win over LSU looks like a one-sided blowout, but knowing that the Aggies trailed 17-7 at halftime while looking lifeless on offense is something head coach Mike Elko must avoid against the Gamecocks.
While the insertion of redshirt freshman quarterback Marcel Reed certainly provided…
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Author : Aggies Wire
Publish date : 2024-10-31 21:58:10
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