Texas A&M (3-1) kicked off their SEC slate with a 27-10 win over Auburn (3-1) on Saturday. Led by a dominant defensive effort and the poise of quarterback Max Johnson, A&M overcame both the heat and the injury bug to move to 1-0 in conference play.
At one point, Texas A&M held just a 6-3 lead at halftime and was in a bit of a funk following a sluggish first two quarters. While the defense was stout, the Aggies were hindered by red zone penalties that forced them to settle for field goals. A first-half injury to Conner Weigman, which eventually ruled him out, only exacerbated the issue.
But backup quarterback Max Johnson entered in relief for Weigman and immediately provided a jolt to the offense. He connected with brother Jake Johnson and receiver Evan Stewart to finish 7/11 for 123 yards and two passing touchdowns.
The poise and leadership from Johnson was spotlighted by head coach Jimbo Fisher in his postgame press conference. Fisher also provided a brief update on Weigman’s injury status, while touting the play of the defense, who “never blinked.”
Below is Jimbo Fisher’s full postgame press conference following Saturday’s win over Auburn, as well as notable quotes from his time at the podium.