Jimbo Fisher’s staple afternoon press conference hit a bit different this week as only a few days separate Texas A&M from their 2023 college football season opener. Before the Aggies take on New Mexico in Week 1, Fisher spoke with the media on a handful of topics, most notably announcing Conner Weigman as the team’s starting quarterback.
After a tightly contested battle that lasted throughout the spring and into fall camp, Fisher noted that he and the staff evaluated the process every step of the way. Only then, with a full picture to assess, did the team decide that Weigman had won the starting quarterback job over senior southpaw Max Johnson.
Despite the Aggies entering as presumed favorites on Saturday against New Mexico, Fisher took a few moments to break down the strength of the Lobos, particularly on defense. As a football program that excels in being physical on the front and on blitzes, Texas A&M’s offensive line, aka the “Maroon Goons” will need to be prepared.
Fisher made sure to tout the depth and leadership at linebacker, with two experienced leaders Edgerrin Cooper and Chris Russell Jr. equipped to mentor the likes of freshman Taurean York, who continues to impress beyond his years. Despite the season opener being a litmus test of what’s to come, Fisher hammered the point that the key is to play every game as if the season depended on the outcome.
Below is Jimbo Fisher’s press conference video from Kyle Field Media Center on Monday, as well as notable highlights from his time at the podium.