Texas A&M (4-3, 2-2 SEC) may be on their bye week, but head coach Jimbo Fisher took a moment to provide an injury update on a handful of key defensive players.
Fisher spoke with the media for roughly seven minutes during this week’s SEC Teleconference on Wednesday, giving multiple updates on both the team having the week off, as well as a check-in on the health status of Edgerrin Cooper, Walter Nolen, Albert Regis, and Bryce Anderson.
As shared by The Eagle‘s Travis Brown, Fisher indicated that he expects Cooper, Nolen, and Regis to be back and available for the Aggies’ Week 9 game against South Carolina. Of course, the timeline could change with kickoff more than a week away, depending on each player’s recovery.
Fisher shared that Anderson was back in practice Tuesday after missing the Tennessee game due to injury, with the expectation that he’ll be ready in time for South Carolina.
Having all four of Texas A&M’s players on defense back in tow against South Carolina will be critical. Their presence goes beyond the stats in the box score, as the Week 9 matchup marks a pivotal point in the season, both for this program’s trajectory, as well as the future of their head coach in Fisher.
As far as LB Edgerrin Cooper, DL Walter Nolen and Albert Regis, Jimbo Fisher said he can't give an exact date on when they should be back, but he said he expects the should be ready for South Carolina. Did issue the caveat that things could change, depending on recovery.
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Following their bye in Week 8, Texas A&M will return home to host South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 28. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT from inside Kyle Field, and the game will air on ESPN.
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