Ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl on Friday night between the Texas A&M football team and USC, Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley offered high praise about Aggies redshirt freshman quarterback Marcel Reed on Thursday afternoon.
“He has been impressive to watch. He has made the most of his opportunities. A very talented guy,” Riley said of Reed. “Dangerous player.
“Definitely one of the top young players in college football.”
This season, Reed has completed 121 of 198 pass attempts for 1,572 yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions. He has rushed 107 times for 501 yards and six touchdowns as well, displaying his versatility.
This weekend will be Reed’s second bowl game appearance. Last year, with starter Conner Weigman already out with a season-ending injury, Reed took over for Jaylen Henderson after he suffered an injury against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Texas A&M (8-4) will play USC (6-6) at Allegiant Stadium on Friday evening at 9:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
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