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Will Texas A&M WR Moose Muhammad III step up after Cyrus Allen’s season-ending injury?

Texas A&M senior wide receiver Moose Muhammad III will be called up after Cyrus Allen’s season-ending injury

Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC) is only a slight favorite ahead of facing Auburn (4-6, 1-5 SEC) on Saturday night inside what should be a packed Jordan-Hare Stadium, as the Aggies are in a must-win situation before hosting No. 3 Texas in the 2024 season finale a week later.

On Monday, head coach Mike Elko revealed that during Texas A&M’s 38-3 win over New Mexico State, junior wide receiver Cyrus Allen’s in-game arm injury has now sidelined for the remainder of the season, creating an opening in the depth chart.

On its face, the name that makes the most sense to elevate up the depth chart is senior WR Moose Muhammad III, who, despite barely seeing the field this season for unknown reasons, is still the most athletic receiving option who could open up the passing game for starting QB Marcel Reed.

With the ability to play in the slot and Z-receiver spot, Muhammad has sporadically shown off his skillset set, including catching a touchdown against New Mexico State on an impressive reception in the back of the end zone.

Moving senior WR Jabre Barber (27 receptions, 281 yards) to the slot looks like the smartest move, while senior Jahdae Walker and Muhammad will likely share snaps at the Z.

Despite the Tigers’ record, Auburn’s 44th-ranked pass defense can be exposed if Texas A&M OC Collin Klein comes in with a balanced game plan. This means Muhammad, who has consistently shown the ability to get open in the middle of the field, needs to help Marcel Reed establish a passing rhythm early.

Muhammad III has recorded six receptions, 55 yards, and two touchdowns on the year in just five statistical appearances.

Texas A&M will face Auburn on the road on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

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Texas A&M vs. Auburn injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 13 matchup

Here is the initial injury report ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 13 road test vs. Auburn on Saturday night

15th-ranked Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC) will head to Alabama this weekend to face Auburn (4-6, 1-5 SEC) in a must-win matchup for the Aggie team vying for a spot in the SEC Title game and the College Football Playoff.

The SEC schedule makers want to make things as stressful as possible for Aggie fans. Texas A&M vs. Auburn will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT. in front of what should be a packed Jordan-Hare Stadium, as the home team will look to play spoiler.

This week, head coach Mike Elko noted that his team is completely focused on the task while the season-finale showdown vs. Texas looms. This isn’t a surprise for the veterans who haven’t experienced games in November that have actual postseason implications, knowing what’s on the line as soon as they hit the field on Saturday night.

Elko also revealed a key injury update on Monday: Junior wide receiver Cyrus Allen is officially out for the season after sustaining an arm injury during Saturday’s 38-3 win over New Mexico State.

Texas A&M injury updates:

  • Rueben Owens – RB (Out for the season)
  • Le’Veon Moss – RB (Out for the season)
  • Mark Nabou – OL (Out for the season)
  • Tyreek Chappell – DB
  • Chase Bisontis – OL
  • Jaylen Henerson – QB
  • Cyrus Allen – WR (Out for the season)

Auburn injury updates:

Chase Bisontis Update:

While Elko didn’t provide an update on Monday, starting left guard Chase Bisontis likely won’t play against Auburn unless something changes this week, but I fully expect the sophomore to be back for the Texas game, which has been the plan all along.

Cyrus Allen Update:

Cyrus Allen is out for the season, meaning senior wide receiver Moose Muhammad III will likely be thrust back into the lineup, which could be great news for the passing game if he can play to his full potential.

Muhammad’s unwillingness to block has kept him off the field throughout the season, so that is definitely something to watch. However, freshman WR Ashton Bethel-Roman is also a name to watch after an impressive short showing on Saturday night.

Texas A&M will face Auburn on the road on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

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Has Texas A&M’s No. 1 wide receiver emerged?

Cyrus Allen’s 73-yard touchdown against Florida was just the start of what’s to come

Texas A&M’s wide receiver rotation isn’t viewed as an elite unit from a national standpoint, mainly due to the lack of explosive athletes after Evan Stewart transferred to Oregon earlier in the year.

However, head coach Mike Elko’s acquisition of former La Tech wide receiver Cyrus Allen, one of the more versatile receiving options in the transfer portal, has slowly become one of the team’s most dependable players in the passing game for both Aggie quarterbacks in the first two games.

Leading the team with 181 yards and a touchdown off of just ten receptions, there’s no doubt that outside of senior wide receiver Moose Muhammad III, Allen is the A&M’s most explosive down-field threat, showing off his speed in the second half of the Aggies’ 33-20 SEC road win over Florida.

Up 20-7 at the 11-minute mark in the second half, backup quarterback Marcel Reed found Allen on a perfectly run wheel route for a 73-yard bomb, which stands as A&M’s longest play this season.

https://twitter.com/carterkarels/status/1836571217622401442?s=61&t=zAFqqeRr3TaSMl72B_XWHA

As Carter noted, Allen disguised his route to trick the safety into watching Reed as he veered to the left. This allowed Allen to become wide open for the score, outrunning the coverage.

Set to host Bowling Green on Saturday, Either Conner Weigman or Marcel Reed will start at quarterback. If it’s Reed, expect Allen to be targeted early and often, especially if the run game continues to excel and opens up the play-action pass.

Texas A&M will host Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept. 21. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.

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Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman is confident in his receiving options ahead of facing Florida

Ahead of traveling to take on the Florida Gators, starting quarterback Conner Weigman is confident in his receiving corps

Texas A&M (1-1) will face the Florida Gators (1-1) in Gainsville on Saturday afternoon. The first SEC road matchup looks like a critical game on paper for both programs.

Taking center stage, starting quarterback Conner Weigman showed some improvement during the Aggies’ 52-10 win over McNeese State. His footwork issues led to a career-low performance against Notre Dame the week prior.

Although Weigman only lasted two quarters due to the score, his accuracy and overall confidence led to five consecutive scoring drives. The redshirt sophomore knows this is just the beginning of his 2024 journey, but he’ll need help from his wide receiver corps.

Earlier this week, I examined A&M’s wide receiver room after the win, noting that even against an FCS opponent, the receivers who took the field failed to consistently gain separation in their routes, which is now becoming a constant issue.

It’s not for lack of talent; La Tech WR Cyrus Allen leads the team with 100 receiving yards, but that primarily game against McNeese after recording 75 yards. Still, Weigman noted during Monday’s press conference that utilizing each receiver’s skillset is key to finding a balanced offensive attack.

“I think we had 10, 11, 12 guys receivers-wise. Being able to spread the ball helps… They have different skillsets.”

However, to take the top off the defense, utilizing the most athletic receiver early and often will open up the passing game underneath, leading to what should be an increase in snaps for senior WR Moose Muhammad and freshman Terry Bussey, who might be the twitchiest route runner on the roster despite his inexperience.

Like most quarterbacks, Weigman is determined to control the offense no matter the situation. Combined with an improved run game, the passing game will slowly but surely improve, especially if he continues to use his legs when warranted.

“I would have played the whole game if they had let me. We scored every drive.”

“That’s what I tell my guys. Every time we touch the ball, points, points, points.”

Texas A&M will travel to Gainsville to take on the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.

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Who will become Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman’s go-to recevier?

Texas A&M’s wide receiver corps needs to step up as SEC play nears

Texas A&M (1-1) demolished McNeese State 52-10 on Saturday afternoon, as the head coach, Mike Elko, earned his first win with the program since taking over late last year.

Inheriting starting quarterback Conner Weigman, the redshirt sophomore returned to the field for the first time in over a year against Notre Dame to open the 2024 season, but after a career-low performance with just 100 yards and two interceptions on the night, doubt set in from the fan base.

Bouncing back in week 2, Weigman threw for 125 yards and two touchdowns while earning a Pro Football Focus-leading 97.7 offensive grade and 96.6 passing grade, returning to setting his feet and delivering accurate throws.

However, several drops from his receivers, including from former La Tech WR Cyrus Allen, took away from what could have been an even more productive outing. While Allen led the game with 75 receiving yards, it hasn’t been established who Weigman’s primary, dependable receiving option will be.

An easy name is junior wide receiver Noah Thomas, who caught his first touchdown of the year against McNeese, but his lack of explosiveness in his cuts continues to be an issue. Senior Moose Muhammad III is another intriguing candidate due to his quickness and athleticism, but consistency has also been a problem.

Former Troy wide receiver Jabre Barber officially returned from injury but only saw the field for eight snaps. Freshman Terry Bussey, possibly the most explosive option, though inexperienced, played 33 snaps at wide receiver while scoring on a 65-yard jet sweep but did make a reception.

Finally, senior Jahdae Walker, who left Saturday’s game due to a hand injury, might be Weigman’s go-to option in the middle of the field if every previous receiver mentioned fails to step up, as he was by far the Aggies’ most productive and dependable receiver down the stretch of the, finishing the 2023 season with 590 yards and two touchdowns, including three 100-plus yards games.

Time will tell which players step up, but time is of the essence.

Texas A&M will travel to Gainsville to take on the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.

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Texas A&M’s Week 1 depth chart before facing Notre Dame has been released

Texas A&M’s Week 1 depth chart is interesting, to say the least

Texas A&M’s 2024 season kicks off on Saturday afternoon. New head coach Mike Elko will face a familiar opponent: 7th-ranked Notre Dame will head to College Station for the first time in 20-plus years, as both programs last faced each other during the 2001 season.

During his last two seasons as Duke’s head coach, Elko faced the Fighting Irish last season, falling 21-14 in a memorable contest that featured a bulk of the current 2024 Notre Dame defense that takes the field this weekend.

Even more intriguing, Elko will face his former Duke starting quarterback after Riley Leonard transferred to South Bend early in the offseason.

After a successful fall practice slate, Texas A&M’s 2024 roster is all but set. The Week 1 depth chart has been released to the public, and there are several surprises on offense, especially across the offensive line.

Overall, the left side of the line with Trey Zuhn starting at left tackle and sophomore Chase Bistontis starting at left guard was expected, paired with the center battle between Kolinu’nu Faaiu and Mark Nabou, which is still ongoing this week, per the “<OR>” symbol.

However, many of us expected former Kansas guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams to take over at right tackle, but instead, he will stay at right guard to take advantage of his size and strength. According to the depth chart, junior tackle Dametreous Crownover has likely earned the start right tackle job, but senior tackle Reuben Fatheree II could still end up starting in Week 1.

Defensively, defensive tackles DJ Hicks and Albert Regis are battling for the second tackle spot, while the second linebacker job is still up for grabs, with former Pitt LB Solomon DeSheilds currently in the lead.

At cornerback, former Florida CB Jaydon Hill will miss the first half of Saturday’s game due to a targeting penalty dating back to last season, placing senior Tyreek Chappell as the starter at nickel. On the outside, Will Lee III is the only corner who has secured a starting job.

One last interesting note: starting running back Le’Veon Moss is currently listed as the first team kick returner, while freshman Terry Bussey will likely start out as the team’s primary punt returner. With sophomore RB Rueben Owens out for the season, placing as a kick returner isn’t the best idea.

No. 20 Texas A&M will host No. 7 Notre Dame on Saturday, August 31, at 6:30 p.m. CT. and will air on ABC.

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Texas A&M WR Micah Tease continues to impress during the end of the fall camp

Could Micah Tease become a key contributor in the passing game this season?

Texas A&M’s fall practice period is coming to an end, as head coach Mike Elko and his staff are currently hosting the team’s 14th practice on Saturday afternoon, as the season opener vs. Notre Dame is exactly two weeks away with plenty of hype.

While progress has been made this month, several players on offense and defense have consistently stood out, including starting quarterback Conner Weigman, junior defensive end Shemar Stewart, and most surprisingly, sophomore wide receiver Micah Tease, who only recorded 19 yards on two receptions during his 2023 freshman season.

With new OC Collin Klein now running the offense, the departure of speedy WR Evan Stewart, who transferred to Oregon this offseason, has left many of us wondering which receiver on the roster can match Stewart’s top-end speed to put pressure on the secondary.

So far this month, Tease has been paired with former Louisiana Tech WR Cyrus Allen, who has stood out as a potential solution to the issue. He has already made several big-time receptions, run fluid routes, and consistently shown off the deep speed that made him a Top 150-ranked recruit in the 2023 cycle, receiving offers from numerous blue-blood programs.

On paper, junior wide receivers Noah Thomas and Jhade Walker have likely secured starting spots, while fellow junior wideout Moose Muhammad III is battling with Cyrus Allen and Tease to fill out the rest of the rotation.

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Texas A&M’s 2024 football season is just three weeks away

Texas A&M’s 2024 season opener vs. Notre Dame is now just three weeks away. Please clap!

If you’re getting, as the kids say, “the feels” knowing that the 2024 college football season is just two weeks away, I can safely say that Aggie fans are equally pumped as Texas A&M’s August 31 season opener vs. Notre Dame is just three weeks away, as the Mike Elko era has officially arrived.

For the last three weeks, Texas A&M’s fall camp has shown steady improvement at every position. The focus has continued to gear toward the offensive line, wide receiver corps, and cornerback rotation, as all three units entered the offseason with question marks.

So far, sophomore OL Chase Bisontis’s move to guard after spending the entire 2023 season at right tackle could end up being the most positive change this season.

Last week’s practice session featured senior Tyreek Chappell and former Alabama CB Dezz Ricks running with the first-team defense alongside safety Dalton Brooks and Bryce Anderson, which could be a preview of the starting secondary.

Offensively, former La Tech WR Cyrus Allen is also a name to watch as a potential starter after last week, as he is battling with senior WR Moose Muhammad II for the third starting spot and providing starting quarterback Conner Weigman plenty to work with in the passing game.

To prepare you for what’s to come, Texas A&M’s media team released a new preview video to get you in the football spirit. Enjoy!

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Texas A&M’s 2024 starting WR rotation could include a newcomer from the transfer portal

Could former La Tech WR Cyrus Allen end up starting for Texas A&M this season?

It’s fall camp for Texas A&M and new head coach Mike Elko, who has every chance to succeed during his first year with the program after inheriting a talented and experienced roster led by redshirt sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman.

Defensively, Elko and new defensive coordinator Jay Bateman feel that this unit should be the team’s strength, especially due to the program’s loaded defensive line with the return of Shemar Turner and Shemar Stewart.

In contrast, former Purdue defensive end Nic Scourton has a chance to become an immediate game wrecker as the Bryan, Texas native has returned home.

However, the offense will continue to take center stage on a national scale, as any success this season will depend on Weigman’s ability to move the ball down the field in the passing game under new OC Collin Klein’s scheme, needing to rely on a wide receiver corps that is relatively inexperienced.

In the video, junior WR Noah Thomas and senior WR Jahdae Walker were joined by a different third receiver in first-team reps, as GigEm 247’s Carter Karels noted that former Louisiana Tech WR Cyrus Allen was listed as the third starter, as the versatile speedster is coming off his career-high 778 receiving yards and four touchdowns during his final season with the Bulldogs.

Texas A&M’s passing offense needs more reliable downfield production with explosive WR Evan Stewart, who transferred to Oregon early in the offseason; Allen could represent that piece to the puzzle and provide Weigman with another dependable option on third down.

If this is the case, the wide receiver unit’s depth suddenly becomes much deeper than previously anticipated, with senior Moose Muhammad potentially rotating in.

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Here are the Top 5 incoming offensive transfers to watch out for during spring football

Here are five of the incoming transfer portal members on offense for Texas A&M to watch during the start of spring football next month.

It may be early in the offseason, but Texas A&M’s spring football season is less than a month away, and all eyes will be on how new head coach Mike Elko and his impressive coaching staff will help the offense, especially quarterback Conner Weigman, take the next step in their development.

While Weigman is coming off his season-ending injury after just four games last season, it may take some time to readjust, meaning every offensive playmaker available, especially the veterans coming out of the transfer portal, must step up to make his help him reach his potential.

Gaining 22 experienced players from the portal this offseason, additions including wide receivers Cyrus Allen and Jabre Barber could be key contributors next season, with the chance to show out next month during the spring football period.

However, after Texas A&M’s horrific blocking last season directly resulted in multiple quarterback injuries, including Weigman’s, several newcomers in the trenches will also be players to watch next month.

Here are five offensive transfer portal players to look out for during the spring football period.