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Texas A&M redshirt freshman OL has entered the transfer portal

Key Texas A&M backup offensive lineman TJ Shanahan has entered the transfer portal after two seasons

Texas A&M’s 2024 season ended at a disappointing 8-4 and 5-3 in SEC play after losing three out of their last four games, including the season finale 17-7 loss to rival Texas in the revival of the Lone Star Showdown.

On Wednesday, the Aggies signed 24 players in the 2025 recruiting class, including flipping two former Missouri commits, five-star offensive tackle Lamont Rogers, and four-star running back Jamorian Morrow, while five-star wide receiver Jerome Myles surprisingly signed, squashing previous reports.

With the transfer portal officially open, 17 players have entered the portal, including backup guard TJ Shanahan, the Aggies starting center, and backup left guard for several games this season.

Shanahan’s recent for entering the portal is still being determined, mainly because he was slated to compete for the starting center spot next season. He is widely respected for his toughness and versatility, which will eventually lead him to the NFL.

Joining incoming senior guard Kam Dewberry in the portal, head coach Mike Elko will need to add depth pieces along the offensive line, but it is key to note that since offensive linemen will enter the program this spring from the 2025 recruiting class.

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Texas A&M starting OL will ‘probably’ be out a couple of weeks

Texas A&M left guard Chase Bisontis could miss more time than expected

Texas A&M’s critical 38-23 win over the LSU Tigers has vaulted the Aggies to No. 10 in the AP Poll for the first time since the 2022 season. Head coach Mike Elko’s influence has taken hold after just eight games.

After making the change at quarterback in the second half of Saturday’s game, leading to redshirt freshman Marcel Reed leading the offense to five consecutive scoring drives, including three rushing touchdowns on his own end, Texas A&M’s offensive line looked much better in run blocking compared to pass protection.

In place of starting left guard Chase Bisontis, who missed his first game of the season due to a lower-body injury sustained against Mississippi State, sophomore OL TJ Shanahan was impressive as a run blocker but came out of the game as the lowest-graded pass protector per Pro Football Focus.

While Shanahan will likely start at left guard against South Carolina despite his struggles, Elko revealed on Monday that Bisontis will ‘probably’ be out for at least the next couple of weeks, which could mean he’ll return against New Mexico State on Nov. 16th after the Aggies’ second bye week.

Texas A&M will travel to Columbia to face South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on either ABC or ESPN+.

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Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 8

All the latest updates and news on Texas A&M’s injury report ahead of a Week 8 game vs. Mississippi State

Texas A&M (5-1, 3-0 SEC) has arrived in Starkville (MS) to face Mississippi State (1-5, 0-3 SEC) in a Saturday afternoon showdown. The two programs are on opposite ends of the spectrum, as the Aggies are in first place in the SEC, while the Bulldogs are winless with just one win over Eastern Kentucky.

This week, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has been adamant that he and his team aren’t taking the Bulldogs lightly despite their dismal record. Freshman quarterback Michael Van Buren is coming off a 306-yard passing performance with three touchdowns through the air in last Saturday’s road loss to Georgia.

While Texas A&M’s secondary needs to keep Mississippi State’s passing game at bay, the Aggie offense led by quarterback Conner Weigman and running back Le’Veon Moss needs to produce every quarter. Ahead of the game, here is the latest injury update according to Friday’s SEC-mandated availability update:

Texas A&M injury report

OUT:

  • Rueben Owens – RB (Out for the season)
  • Mark Nabou – OL (Out for the season)
  • Tyreek Chappell – DB

Doubtful:

  • Jaylen Henderson – QB

Probable:

  • Terry Bussey – WR

Mississippi State injury report

OUT:

  • Blake Shapen – QB
  • Traveon Wright – DB
  • Creed Whittemore – WR
  • Trent Hudson – WR
  • Kedrick Bingley-Jones – DL
  • Keyvone Lee – RB
  • Kalvin Dinkins – DL

Questionable:

Brylan Lanier – S

Tyler Woodard – S

OL TJ Shanahan injury update

TJ Shanahan returns to the active roster after missing the last two games and should return as the team’s starting center, bolstering both the pass protection and run blocking.

WR Terry Bussey injury update

At the beginning of the week, freshman wide receiver Terry Bussey was listed as questionable with a 50% chance to place. Still, he is now probable with a higher chance to suit up and contribute in the passing game after leading the Aggies in receiving yards against Missouri two weeks prior.

Texas A&M will face Mississippi State on the road on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 3:15 p.m. CT. The game will air on the SEC Network.

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Thursday’s SEC Availability Report ahead of Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State

Here is Texas A&M’s updated injury report ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 8 road test vs. Mississippi State

Ahead of Texas A&M’s (5-1, 3-0 SEC) Week 8 road test against Mississippi State (1-5, 0-3 SEC) on Saturday afternoon, the second SEC-mandated availability report made its way to the public on Thursday night, as some change on the Aggies side is good new for the offense.

Early on Wednesday, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko further confirmed that starting quarterback Conner Weigman is healthy and back to full strength after his first start in nearly a month in the win against Missouri. Along the offensive line, starting center TJ Shanahan is healthy and ready to return to the lineup for the first time in the last two games.

However, freshman wide receiver Terry Bussey was listed as questioniable on Wednesday, giving him a 50% chance to play against the Bulldogs, but within Thursday’s report, Bussey is now probable, giving him a 75% chance to suit up for the matchup. Third string quarterback Jaylen Henderson is still listed as doubtful.

Six players are confirmed out for the Mississippi State, while three defenders are either questionable or doubtful to play.

Texas A&M will face Mississippi State on the road on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 3:15 p.m. CT. The game will air on the SEC Network.

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Texas A&M’s updated injury report ahead facing Mississippi State in Week 8

Here is the initial injury report ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 8 road trip vs. Mississippi State

Texas A&M (5-1, 3-0 SEC) will head to Starkville (MS) later this weekend for a Week 8 road test against Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon. After taking a short break during the bye week, the Aggies will look to add to their current five-game winning streak.

On Monday, head coach Mike Elko spoke to the media in his regular weekly appearance, and like any bye week, the focus was on resting and getting as healthy as possible ahead of the final stretch of the regular season, starting with the status of quarterback Conner Weigman.

“We got healthy. We’re in a really good spot from a health standpoint. We’re excited for the next phase of the season.”

Concerning Weigman’s status after starting his first game in nearly a month in A&M’s 41-10 win over Missouri, the redshirt sophomore revealed that he is now 100% healthy for the first time this season, and is more than thrilled to be back to his regular playing form.

“Not being able to play a football game is always tough because I like being about to be out there with my brothers and having their backs. Not playing football sucks.”

“Being back to feeling good finally is a good feeling.”

Along the offensive line, starting right guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams will be available, while center TJ Shanahan is slowly but surely returning to the lineup after missing the last two games.

Texas A&M will face Mississippi State on the road on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 3:15 p.m. CT. The game will air on the SEC Network.

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Texas A&M’s Week 7 Bye Week injury report features plenty of good news

Texas A&M should be in the best shape its been health wise before taking on Mississippi State next weekend

Texas A&M (5-1, 3-0 SEC) is a little less than a week removed from demolishing a top-10-ranked Missouri team 41-10 last Saturday afternoon. The Aggies moved to an impressive 3-0 in SEC play and are leading the conference standings.

After the win, head coach Mike Elko quickly noted that despite dealing with several injury issues this season, including starting quarterback Conner Weigman, who dealt with a shoulder injury before returning against the Tigers, the team is in great shape health-wise.

In his first start since Texas A&M’s Week 2 52-10 win over McNeese, Weigman completed 18/22 for 276 yards in one of the more memorable and impressive outings in his young career as the redshirt sophomore looks to remain the starter after backup Marcel Reed went 3-0 in his absence.

While it isn’t known if Weigman is 100% healed, another week and weekend off to rest and recuperate should have him back to preseason form.

Elko also noted after the game that starting right guard Ar’Maj Reed-Adams, who has dealt with a lower-body issue, is “fine,” while center TJ Shanahan, who has missed the last two games, could be back against Mississippi State, as Elko is holding out hope going into next week’s practice.

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Texas A&M’s final injury report ahead of facing Missouri

Could Conner Weigman start against Missouri?

Texas A&M (4-1, 2-0 SEC) will face the undefeated 9th-ranked Missouri Tigers (4-0, 1-0 SEC) for an early 11:00 a.m. kickoff on Saturday afternoon. Aggies’ head coach Mike Elko continued to play coy regarding who will start at quarterback, with redshirt sophomore Conner Weigman returning to practice this week.

On Saturday morning, ESPN CFB insider Pete Thamel revealed that Weigman is healthy enough to play. At the same time, Elko pointed toward the signal caller, who could return to the starting lineup after missing the last three games.

However, according to the final SEC availability report, Weigman and starting right guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams are listed as game-time decisions just minutes before kickoff.

Only two players are listed as out for Missouri, defensive end Darris Smith and quarterback Sam Horn, while wide receiver Marquis Johnson is listed as questionable.

Overall, both teams entered the game with minor health concerns.

Note: Conner Weigman was lining up with the first-team offense during warmups.

Texas A&M will host Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11:00 a.m. CT. The game will air on ABC and will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

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Updated Texas A&M injury report ahead facing the Missouri Tigers

Here is the newest injury report for Texas A&M ahead of Saturday’s showdown vs. Missouri

Texas A&M (4-1, 2-0 SEC) will face the undefeated 9th-ranked Missouri Tigers (4-0, 1-0 SEC) for an early 11:00 a.m. kickoff on Saturday afternoon. Aggies’ head coach Mike Elko continued to play coy regarding who will start at quarterback, with redshirt sophomore Conner Weigman returning to practice this week.

Weigman’s shoulder injury has healed after missing the last three games. Still, outside of Elko’s brief update earlier this week, redshirt freshman quarterback Marcel Reed is expected to start his fourth consecutive game. However, Elko also stated that Weigman will be a game-time decision to suit up.

On Friday, Texas A&M’s latest availability report revealed much of the same, as Weigman continues to be listed as questionable. At the same time, offensive lineman TJ Shanahan will miss his second consecutive game after sustaining a lower-body injury against Bowling Green.

Only two players are listed as out for Missouri, defensive end Darris Smith and quarterback Sam Horn, while wide receiver Marquis Johnson is listed as questionable.

Overall, both teams entered the game with minor health concerns.

Texas A&M will host Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11:00 a.m. CT. The game will air on ABC and will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

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Texas A&M’s Week 6 depth chart ahead of facing Missouri

Texas A&M’s Week 6 depth chart continues to show little change ahead of facing Missouri

Texas A&M (4-1. 2-0 SEC) is coming off a 21-17 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks in the annual Southwest Classic showdown last Saturday, as the Aggie offense drove down the field in the 4th quarter to score the eventual game-winning touchdown.

In his third consecutive game, redshirt freshman quarterback Marcel Reed continued to have “wow” moments. However, his deep throwing accuracy was an issue that prevented the offense from blowing the game wide open in the second half.

Texas A&M’s defense stepped in both pass rush and secondary, as junior defensive end Nic Scourton recorded two sacks, including the game-sealing strip-sack against Razorbacks QB Taylen Green.

On the ground, junior running back Le’Veon Moss has continued to be the Aggies’ offensive MVP, rushing for 117 yards, including an impressive 90 yards in the second half. While progress has been made, this week’s home matchup vs. the 9th-ranked Missouri Tigers poses the program’s biggest challenge yet.

On Monday, before head coach Mike Elko spoke to the media, Texas A&M’s Week 6 depth chart showed little change as each position group, outside of quarterback, has become more fluid through the Aggies’ 4-game winning streak.

After starting his first game of the season, cornerback Dezz Ricks finished second on the team with five tackles, an interception, and a pass deflection, which should lead to elevated snaps in the weeks ahead.

Staying at cornerback, senior CB Jaydon Hill’s first-half struggles in coverage at nickel could garner more play time for sophomore Bravion Rogers. However, after witnessing HIll’s speed as a blitzer, taking him off the field in certain packages will be tough.

At quarterback, Marcel Reed is 3-0 as the Aggies’ starter. Still, as Conner Weigman continues to heal from his AC Joint (shoulder) injury in his throwing shoulder, it’s not clear who will start against Missouri, but all indications point to Reed making his fourth start at this time.

Texas A&M will host Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11:00 a.m. CT. The game will air on ABC and will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

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Final injury report ahead of Texas A&M vs. Arkansas

Here is the final availability report for both Texas A&M and Arkansas ahead of Saturday’s game

Texas A&M (3-1. 1-0 SEC) will face Arkansas (3-1, 1-0 SEC) on Saturday afternoon, as the Southwest Classic will resume inside AT&T Stadium for a final game in the venue after a decade-plus.

After defeating Bowling Green last weekend, head coach Mike Elko didn’t learn much about his team. The Aggies struggled to move the ball at a consistent rate on offense, while the defense gave up several big plays that led to the Falcons’ two touchdowns.

For the Razorbacks, reaching 3-1 and 1-0 in the season is very impressive compared to the program’s preseason projections, defeating the Auburn Tigers 24-14 on the road last weekend in one of the wildest finishes of the season so far. On Saturday, whoever controls the clock, limits the turnovers, and produces more explosive plays will likely win.

On Friday, the final availability report for both teams was released, as redshirt sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman returned to practice in a limited fashion this week and is now listed as questionable, meaning there’s a 50% he is available according to the SEC rules.

Here is the rest of the injury report for Texas A&M and Arkansas.

Texas A&M injury report:

  • Rueben Owens – RB (Out for the season)
  • Mark Nabou – OL (Out for the season)
  • Tyreek Chappell – DB (Out for the season)
  • TJ Shanahan – OL (Out)
  • Conner Weigman – QB (Questionable)
  • Enai White – DL (Questionable)
  • Bryce Anderson – S (Probable)

Arkansas injury report:

  • Jaylon Braxton – DB (Out)
  • Rashod Dubinion – RB (Out)
  • Miguel Mitchell – DB (Out)
  • Hudson Clark – DB (Probable)
  • Patrick Kutas – OL (OUT)
  • Andreas Paaske – TE (Out)
  • Khafre Brown – WR (Out)
  • Monte Harrison – WR (Out)
  • Ty Washington – TE (Probable)

Texas A&M will face Arkansas inside AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

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