Texas A&M enters Week 5 of the 2024 season 3-1 and 1-0 in SEC play, set to face the Arkansas Razorbacks (3-1, 1-0 SEC) on Saturday afternoon. This week, the health of redshirt sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman continues to take shape, signal caller Marcel Reed is on track to make his third consecutive start.
On Wednesday, Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman participated in the weekly SEC Teleconference three days before the matchup. He discussed various topics, including Texas A&M’s team strengths, which the Razorback defense needs to be aware of. Referencing the Aggies’ offensive and defensive line, A&M’s ascending tight end rotation has also caught his eye.
“I love their tight ends. They’re big. They’re physical. They can run. They can catch.”
Also, noting Marcel Reed’s dual-threat running ability, this is a much different Aggie offense than last season under new OC Collin Klein. Knowing the tight end advantage, sophomore Theo Melin Öhrstrom has caught two touchdowns in the last two games but needs to be a more consistent target.
While redshirt freshman Donovan Green continues to get back into playing form, former Fresno State tight end Tre Watson has had his moments in the passing game. However, he has only five receptions for 64 yards in four games.
If Texas A&M wants to take advantage of the Razorback’s talented but leaky secondary, Watson and Öhrstrom, possess clear size advantages against Arkansas’s safeties and linebackers.
On Saturday afternoon, these two players must step up for Marcel Reed to find his groove through the air.
Texas A&M will face Arkansas inside AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN.
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