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Report card for Texas A&M football team following matchup against Arkansas in Week 5

Following the Week 5 matchup against the Razorbacks, we break down the Aggies’ grade.

This past weekend at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the Texas A&M football team accomplished something that the Dallas Cowboys have yet to do this year: win in the Lone Star State.

The No. 24 Aggies (4-1, 2-0 SEC) beat Arkansas (3-2, 1-1) by a final score of 21-17 on Saturday afternoon. Texas A&M has beat Jerry Jones’ alma mater in 12 of its last 13 meetings.

On multiple occasions in the recent SEC clash, the Aggies overcame adversity. The Razorbacks struck first with a quick three-play drive that took 71 seconds and was capped off with a 75-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Taylen Green to senior wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa.

Texas A&M responded with a three-play, 70-yard possession that lasted 67 seconds. Redshirt freshman QB Marcel Reed connected with junior WR Noah Thomas for a 58-yard tuddy to even the score.

The Aggies overcame adversity again by tying the game at 14 a piece, then tallying the go-ahead TD in the fourth quarter on a 5-yard pass from Reed to senior tight end Tre Watson.

Therefore, Texas A&M earned a B+ for its performance at Jerry’s World. Winning in the SEC is never easy and notching a fourth straight win while being at a neutral site should be commended and respected.

Next up for the Aggies is a challenging conference morning matchup against No. 11 Missouri. Texas A&M hosts the Tigers at Kyle Field on Saturday at 11 a.m. on ABC.

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Here are the players who have not dressed out for the Maroon & White spring game

Here are they players you won’t see during the Aggies’ Maroon & White spring game on Saturday afternoon

Texas A&M’s spring season will come to an end on Saturday afternoon, as the annual Maroon & White spring game will wrap up what has been a successful precursor to head coach Mike Elko’s inaugural 2024 season.

However, while this game provides a glimpse of what’s to come during fall camp and the strides the roster has made in just two months under the new regime, several notable players will not appear this afternoon.

Just half an hour before both teams took the field, it was released that over 20 players, including several presumed 2024 starters, will not appear in the spring game due to injury or basic precaution, and thanks to GigEm247’s Carter Karels, here is the complete list of the players who will sit out on Saturday.

Out of that list, former five-star cornerback Dezz Ricks and returning tight end Donovan Green’s absence is notable. Still, if they need added rest and recovery ahead of arduous months ahead, this is more than warranted.

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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.

Former Fresno State TE Tre Watson has committed to Texas A&M

After previously committing to Washington, former Fresno State tight end Tre Watson has flipped his commitment to Texas A&M.

Texas A&M has gained yet another offensive playmaker from the transfer portal. Former Fresno State tight end Tre Watson, who was previously committed to Washington, has committed to Washington.

After Alabama hired now-former Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer on Friday, several Washington players have entered the transfer portal, including Watson, who shares an interesting connection with Aggies quarterback Jaylen Henderson, who also used to play for Fresno State.

In three seasons with the Bulldogs, Watson recorded 56 receptions, 592, and four touchdowns, breaking out during his 2023 junior season with 38 receptions, 378 yards, receiving yards and all four of his career touchdowns through the air.

With Watson’s commitment, Texas A&M and head coach Mike Elko have now landed 22 players through the portal, which is now ranked second in the country according to 247Sports. Watson joins former Purdue tight end Garrett Miller, as both bring a solid combination of receiving ability and can block in the trenches if needed.

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