Everything Taurean York and Jabre Barber said ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 13 road test vs. Auburn

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 16: Jabre Barber #1 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs past Tyler Martinez #35 of the New Mexico State Aggies in the second half at Kyle Field on November 16, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC) will face Auburn (4-6, 1-5 SEC) for the last SEC road game of the regular season. Despite the Tigers’ 1-5 record in SEC play, playing inside Jordan-Hare Stadium at night is a disaster waiting to happen if the Aggies aren’t prepared and don’t come out of the gate as the aggressor.

While Saturday’s 38-3 win over New Mexico State didn’t quite move the needle, head coach Mike Elko was proud of the efficiency on both sides, including redshirt freshman quarterback Marcel Reed’s improvement in the pocket. Reed finished 20/31 for 286 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensively, junior defensive lineman Malick Sylla surprised everyone in his second statistical showing this season, recording a team-high two sacks and three tackles for loss, as the 6-6 athlete should see more playing time over the next two weeks to help the pass rush even more.

On Monday, Mike Elko, alongside linebacker Taurean York and wide receiver Jabre Barber, spoke to the media to preview Auburn. Here’s what both players had to say.

Taurean York on the huge showing during the Texas game ticket pull

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 love the support and seeing the fans camped out. We know we still have a game to go play… It’s a business trip.”

York on the Aggies playing for something in November

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 16: Amari Daniels #5 of the Texas A&M Aggies is…


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Publish date : 2024-11-19 01:51:25

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