Texas A&M’s offense faces crossroads after dismal showing vs. Texas: ‘We tried … none of it worked’

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M faced fourth-and-1 from the 10-yard line and a chance to strike first on its opening drive against No. 3 Texas. Instead of playing for field goals, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko decided to take a chance. He called a timeout and let his offense get back on the field. 

Running back Amari Daniels took the ball on an inside carry. He was stuffed at the line of scrimmage. The No. 20 Aggies ultimately failed to score any offensive points in a 17-7 loss to the Longhorns as they lost their third straight SEC game to miss the SEC Championship Game. Instead, the hated rival Longhorns are headed to Atlanta, already lapping the Aggies in their first season as SEC members. Texas A&M has never made the SECCG. 

While the final numbers don’t fully bear it out, Texas A&M’s defense was up for the challenge. The Aggies turned over star Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers twice and held the nation’s No. 16 scoring offense to only 17 points. The only points of the game for the Aggies came on a tipped ball pick-six by Will Lee III, which was returned 93 yards. 

“I told the team, there’s a big difference between the SEC Championship Game and the Music City Bowl or Texas Bowl,” Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York said. “One of those you want to play in, one of those you don’t. We’ll be playing one of those games that people are not really caring about, people are not watching. Who knows how it shakes out but it hurts because you know what was at stake and you’re a couple plays away from being there and facing a really good Georgia team.” 

Unfortunately, Texas A&M’s offense completely abandoned the defense in the biggest moments. The Aggies rushed for only 102 yards on 34 carries. Outside of quarterback Marcel Reed, the skill…

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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah

Publish date : 2024-12-01 14:15:00

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