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Former Texas A&M QB Haynes King named as the starting signal caller at Georgia Tech

After transferring to Georgia Tech this offseason, former Texas A&M Quarterback Haynes King has reportedly been named as the starting signal caller for the Yellow Jackets this season.

What a journey it’s been for former Texas A&M quarterback Haynes King, who, after an up-and-down 2022 season with the Maroon and White, transferred to Georgia Tech as soon as the transfer portal opened its doors early December.

After a successful fall camp, King has reportedly been named the starting quarterback for Georgia Tech and Head Coach Brent Key, who is also entering his first entire season with the program.

As a member of Texas A&M’s 2020 recruiting class, King’s future with the Aggies was all but sealed after stepping on campus and instantly gaining the admiration of Head Coach Jimbo Fisher, but after earning the starting quarterback job during the 2021 campaign, a season-ending leg injury kept him on the sidelines preventing him from gaining SEC experience, leading to his early struggles as the starter for only two games before he was benched during the 2022 season.

After being named the starter ahead of the dreadful 2022 campaign, King’s performance in the memorable loss to Appalachian State resulted in multiple benchings during the highly publicized quarterback carousel endured by the program, as Max Johnson’s season-ending injury gave way to Conner Weigman’s eventual ascendance to the top of the depth chart.

King proceeded to throw for 1,220 yards, seven touchdowns, and eight interceptions in five games while battling a plethora of injuries and team attrition in the process, and endearing himself to most of the Aggie fan base due to his physical and mental toughness on the gridiron, no matter the result.

No matter how he performed on the field last season, I’d advise Tech fans to watch his high school tape at Longview (TX) because that’s the type of athlete the Yellow Jackets are getting. Congratulations, Haynes!

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Former Vols’ quarterback target commits to former Tennessee coaches

Former Vols’ quarterback target commits to former Tennessee coaches.

Former Texas A&M quarterback Haynes King entered the NCAA transfer portal Dec. 2.

King committed to Georgia Tech on Monday.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound King appeared in 10 games from 2020-22 for the Aggies.

He recorded 1,579 passing yards, 10 passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 150 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown at Texas A&M.

King was offered by Tennessee on Jan. 18, 2019. He was recruited by former Vols’ assistant coaches Jim Chaney and Chris Weinke.

Chaney is an offensive analyst at Georgia Tech, and Weinke is the Yellow Jackets’ quarterbacks coach. Former Tennessee offensive analyst Chip Long served as Georgia Tech’s offensive coordinator and tight ends coach in 2022.

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Texas A&M leads Florida 24-20 at halftime in an offensive shootout

Texas A&M leads Florida 24-20 at halftime in an offensive shootout

The Aggies entered their Week 10 matchup against the Florida Gators with a glimmer of offensive optimism after freshman quarterback Conner Weigman absolutely shined in a loss against the Ole Miss Rebels last weekend, but that optimism was short-lived after word came out that the flu made its way through the Texas A&M locker room throughout the week, leaving the team without six players and 3 starters, including Conner Weigman against the Gators because of it.

In a game where defense is optional with over 500 combined yards so far, the shorthanded Aggie offense led by quarterback Haynes King in his 5th start this season relied on star running back Devon Achane early and often, scampering 65 yards in the first offensive play of the game, and scoring a 5-yard touchdown a couple of plays later. King later connected with Achane for a 5-yard touchdown pass, as the Aggies took a 14-10 lead.

As I said before, defense has been optional for both teams, as the Aggies have surrendered two rushing touchdowns to quarterback Anthony Richardson from 10 yards and 60 yards out, as the latter score eventually gave the Gators a 17-14 lead, and after adding a couple of field goals from both teams, the score stood at 20-17 with nearly five minutes remaining in the second quarter.

After the Aggies finally forced their first defensive stop against the high-flying Florida offense, the (at least for today) lethal combination of Haynes King and Devon Achane led an 80-plus-yard drive as Achane yet again punched it in for a score to take the 24-20 lead heading into halftime.

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5 Aggies who need to step up in the second half of the season

Who do you pick as your step-up candidates in the second half of the season?

After a week off, the Texas A&M Aggies are set to resume play. The team will come into Week 8 with a 3-3 record as they travel to Columbia, South Carolina.

The Aggies are a perfect 8-0 against the Gamecocks in their history that only dates back to the 2014 season. They have played every season since. The average margin of victory in the series is 18.9 points.

A win against Shane Beamer and South Carolina would even their SEC record at 2-2. For the Aggies to right the ship and reach some of their 2022 goals there are five players that need to step up down the stretch. All the names mentioned coming on the offensive side of the ball.

Fisher’s offensive unit ranks dead last in the SEC at 21.5 points per game. The Aggies are also last in total offense at 333.5 yards per game, they trail the No. 13 team Vanderbilt by 428 total yards.

Check out our list of the five Aggies who have an opportunity to make an impact:

Mid-season virtual report card: Texas A&M Aggies offense

How would you grade the Aggies offense through the first half of the season?

Texas A&M is in the midst of a much-needed break as the team has played six games so far this season, sitting at a disappointing 3-3 with another six games left to show that the program is indeed progressing, just at a gradual speed.

So, as we are officially at the mid-point of the 2022 season for the maroon and white, Aggies Wire is here to hand out a couple of mid-season grades, focusing on the offense and defense so far as the team will prepare to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks on Oct. 22nd next weekend.

Offense: D+

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To know one’s surprise, the grade fits the performance, and after six games played, the Aggie offense has been statistically one of the worst in the country, ranked 110th nationally, and in the bottom half of most individual offensive statistics as well. The blame game has been pervasive to say the least, whether head coach Jimbo Fisher’s play calling, issues at quarterback, or the poor play of the offensive line is the primary blame for their lack of consistency, and especially ball control, a metric that Fisher prides himself, ranking 109th at 27 minutes per contest.

What has kept this group from receiving an F grade? Running back Devon Achane, and the recent emergence of freshman pass catchers Evan Stewart, Chris Marshall, and tight end Donovan Green. Achane is well known as one of the fastest and most versatile backs in the country and currently ranks 4th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 912 on the year. Stewart finally broke on the scene in Texas A&M’s recent loss to Alabama, recording 8 receptions for 106 yards, while Marshall and Green also made their presence felt against the Crimson Tide.

Lastly, the quarterback situation and the offensive line issues can be summarized in a similar fashion, as both have been marred by inconsistency, especially in critical moments in nearly every game this season. Going from Haynes King to Max Johnson and then Haynes King again due to Johnson’s recent hand injury is obviously not a recipe for success, but even King’s statistically impressive performance against Alabama (253 passing, 2 touchdowns) does not inspire confidence due to his mechanical issues still being a constant issue. We will finally learn if the reports surrounding King’s rumored injury have any merit early next week.

The Aggies O-line has honestly been average at best since their elite performance in the 2020 season while failing to live up to preseason expectations based on three returning starters on the right side in sophomores Bryce Foster and Reuben Fatheree, and junior Layden Robinson becoming stable forces.

Injuries have plagued the group throughout the year, yes communication issues against elite SEC defenses (and even Appalacian State) have virtually killed multiple offensive drives no matter who the quarterback has been. The expectation is that the longer the established starting group plays together, they should be able to iron out their fixable issues through the next six games.

Here’s to hoping that smoother roads are ahead for the Aggies offense for the next six weeks.

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Reports: Haynes King dealing with a significant injury

Is Aggies quarterback Haynes King dealing with a significant injury?

Texas A&M (3-3, 1-2 SEC) is nearly halfway through their bye week, set to end next Monday as the team will begin preparations for their Oct. 22nd matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia, South Carolina.

The team is in the same “reflection” mode as we are here at Aggies Wire during the bye, looking back in great detail on what went wrong, and what went right against an Alabama team that was favored by 24 points, while escaping 24-20 after holding the Aggie offense from scoring what would have been the game-winning touchdown in the final 3 seconds.

The immediate reaction after the loss from most of the media centered their focus on the low-hanging fruit being the final offensive play call orchestrated by Aggie head coach Jimbo Fisher, yet the tough, gritty play by quarterback Haynes King, who threw for 253 yards and 2 touchdowns in the loss was also pointed out, with many noticing King limping around paired with pain induced boy language in the final seconds of the game.

Early Wednesday, Brad Crawford of 247Sports tweeted a rumor that Haynes King may be dealing with a semi-serious injury that could keep him out of the Oct. 22nd game against the Gamecocks.

Information regarding King, along with other Aggie injuries, has been scarce due to Jimbo Fisher’s lack of media availability during the bye week, and until we hear it from Jimbo or someone in the program, it’s impossible to know for sure.

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Alabama vs. Texas A&M: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Saturday Oct 8

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Texas A&M stream, injury, and broadcast information for Saturday, Oct. 8.

Today is the day, folks. Like most college football fans, this has been a Saturday that I have been waiting on for some time. [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama Crimson Tide await Jimbo Fisher and the Texas A&M Aggies for a showdown between SEC West rivals.

Even though the matchup has lost some of its razzle and dazzle due to injuries to both starting quarterbacks, the game still has meaning for both squads.

Texas A&M has also not performed up to their expectations this season or this could have been a matchup of two top-ten teams in early October.

The Aggies now have an opportunity to play the part of a spoiler for the second year in a row, while the Tide looks to exact revenge on last season’s 41-38 defeat.

Here is everything you need to know heading into the matchup:

Areas of concern ahead of Alabama’s Week 6 matchup against Texas A&M

Some areas of concern ahead of Alabama’s Week 6 matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Alabama players, coaches, and fans are well aware of what the outcome was last season against Texas A&M. It was one of the worst-played games since Nick Saban became the coach at Alabama. As a result, the Crimson Tide have had to wait a year to avenge their loss to the Aggies.

It has created a lot of friction between the programs. After Saban stated his strong opinion on the state of college football in the name, image, likeness (NIL) era, especially the Aggies football recruiting philosophies, Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher responded by calling him a narcissist.

It hasn’t sat well with the Alabama faithful. However, the time has now come for Alabama to settle the feud on the gridiron. On Saturday, the Crimson Tide will host the Aggies for a highly anticipated Week 6 matchup..

Roll Tide Wire will take a look at some of the areas of concern ahead of their matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Behind Enemy Lines: Aggies Wire previews Alabama-Texas A&M

Aggies Wire previews Alabama’s highly anticipated SEC West matchup with Texas A&M.

The highly anticipated SEC West matchup between Alabama and Texas A&M is nearly upon us. On Saturday night Jimbo Fisher will lead his Aggies into Tuscaloosa for a contest against his former boss, [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag].

This matchup offers plenty of storylines for each team including revenge for the Tide from last season’s upset, to off-the-field beef between the two head coaches. And despite what has happened so far this season, the game is sure to bring lots of intensity.

Before we make it to kickoff, let’s take a few moments to go behind the scenes of the Texas A&M football program with Joey Ickes from Aggies Wire.

Former LSU QB Max Johnson to start for Texas A&M in Week 3

Max Johnson will make the start as the Aggies welcome Miami to College Station on Saturday.

Texas A&M’s offense has had an ugly start in 2022.

Despite scoring 31 points in the opener against Sam Houston State, Haynes King threw two picks. Things didn’t get better in the loss to Appalachian State. King threw for just 97 yards on 20 attempts. He didn’t throw a pick, but he didn’t find the end zone either.

A&M entered the App State game close to a 20-point favorite. The result isn’t sitting well with the folks in College Station and there will be some changes in Week 3.

Most notably, [autotag]Max Johnson[/autotag] will take the reigns at quarterback as the Aggies welcome the Miami Hurricanes to town.

Johnson’s start has yet to be confirmed by A&M, but [autotag]Jimbo Fisher[/autotag] did say they were going to look at other options this week and reports have stated that Johnson worked with the first team.

Johnson initially lost the competition to King after transferring out of LSU. As LSU’s starter in 2021, he offered a mixed bag. He threw 27 touchdowns and just six interceptions, but he was middle of the pack in most other stats.

According to PFF, only three QBs with at least 200 dropbacks graded out worse than Johnson in 2021. Perhaps there is some irony in Johnson’s best game coming against Texas A&M, which also happens to be the last time he made a start.

He threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns, leading a game-winning drive in Ed Orgeron’s final game as head coach.

When [autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag] went down in 2020, LSU had a revolving door of Johnson and [autotag]T.J. Finley[/autotag] at quarterback. Now, there’s a chance both start on the same day for SEC teams. Although, Finley is mixed up in a QB controversy himself at Auburn.

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