The Aggies have now dropped four straight games after coming up short in the final minutes against the 15th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels, losing 31-28 in their first game back in front of the 12th man at Kyle Field in 42 days.
As ugly as the loss is, freshman quarterback Conner Weigman was the brightest spot in an otherwise frustrating outing, making his first career start while passing for 338 yards and 4 touchdowns in the team’s best offensive performance since the season opener vs. Sam Houston State, totaling 480 yards on the night.
Star running back Devon Achane did what he always does, rushing for 138 yards while adding 41 through the air, and scoring the final touchdown on the night for the Aggies, again showing that he’s the most consistent offensive playmaker head coach Jimbo Fisher possesses no matter the opponent.
The Aggie’s defensive performance was abysmal, to say the least, allowing over 400 yards on the ground, with 205 yards coming from freshman running back Quinshon Judkins in one of the most dominant rushing performances I’ve seen against a Texas A&M defense in a number of seasons. Mix in a number of costly penalties while allowing 7 3rd down conversions, and this loss is not squarely on the defense, but it’s close.
After the game, head coach Jimbo Fisher and select players answered questions regarding the loss, while looking forward to hopefully ending their losing streak against their Week 10 opponent, the Florida Gators.
Here are the most notable quotes from defensive tackle Albert Regis and tight end Max Wright.