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Texas A&M star OL has officially announced his return for the 2025 season

Texas A&M left tackle Trey Zuhn III is officially headed back to College Station for a final season

On Tuesday afternoon, Texas A&M starting offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III announced his official return for the 2025 season during an interview with TexAgs’ Ali Russell, as the senior left tackle could have declared for the 2025 NFL Draft but opted to improve his future stock.

On paper, Texas A&M OL coach Adam Cushing has managed to keep the entire 2024 offensive line intact, and outside of losing several reserve players, led by sophomore center TJ Shanahan, who transferred to Penn State earlier this month.

Still, Zuhn re-joins left guard Chase Bisontis, center Mark Nabou, right guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams, and right tackles Dametreious Crowover and Reuben Fatheree. Zuhn’s importance is undeniable, as the veteran pass protector possesses the size, strength, and athleticism to become a first-round draft pick.

During the 2024 season, Zuhn was rated as one of the top-performing tackles by Pro Football Focus, earning a 75.1 overall grade, 81.1 pass-blocking grade, and 67.9 run-blocking grade.

Offensively, Texas A&M’s passing game under quarterback Marcel Reed will be dictated by the protection up front, as Zuhn’s return should only boost his confidence under center.

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After the NFL declaring deadline, Texas A&M’s O-line is in good shape next season

With the return of Trey Zuhn III and Mark Nabou, Texas A&M’s original 2024 staring O-line will all return next season

Late last week, the deadline for players with special circumstances due to bowl games and playoff matchups was up, and for Texas A&M, junior starting left tackle Trey Zuhn’s name was not included in the final list, meaning that he will return for the 2025 season.

This is significant news for an offensive line that needs continuity after improving last season. Still, for starting quarterback Marcel Reed to take the next step in his development, Zuhn’s return to protect his blindside was undoubtedly one of the biggest offseason questions that has now been answered.

Before the deadline, it was already known that nearly every O-line starter last season, including left guard Chase Bisontis, right guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams, and right tackles Dametrious Crownover and Reuben Fatheree, adding to the bookend depth,

While sophomore center TJ Shanahan transferred to Penn State this offseason, Texas A&M’s six freshman offensive linemen, including five-star OT Lamont Rogers, O-line coach Adam Cushing has a busy spring season ahead of him before creating what looks like the most talented offensive line depth chart in the SEC.

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5 Texas A&M players named to the 2024 All-SEC Football Team

Five Aggies were named to the 2024 All-SEC Football team

Texas A&M’s 2024 season ended differently than planned. Head coach Mike Elko’s inaugural campaign finished 8-4 and 5-3 in SEC play. While the season-ending loss to rival Texas stung the fan base after a 13-year wait, the future still looks very bright under Elko’s guidance.

Texas A&M will face USC in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 27, but before the Aggies take on the Trojans, Elko, and his staff will focus on adding talent and experience from the transfer portal after 17 players from the 2024 roster entered over the last two weeks.

Looking back on the year, star running back Le’Veon Moss’s season-ending injury threw a wrench in the Aggies’ offensive game plan, leading to three consecutive SEC losses. A&M’s pass rush also failed to show consistency during the final stretch of conference play.

However, the quarterback carousel that eventually saw redshirt freshman Marcel Reed take over permanently had mixed results, partially due to OC Collin Klein’s play calling and Reed’s inconsistent passing performances.

On Tuesday, the official 2024 All-SEC Football Team was announced, comprised of the first, second, and third team selections, which saw five Texas A&M players selected for every team. Here is where each Aggie landed:

  • First Team DL: DE Nic Scourton (37 tackles, five sacks, 34 pressures)
  • Second Team RB: RB Le’Veon Moss (764 rushing yards, ten touchdowns)
  • Second Team DB: CB Will Lee III (42 tackles, two interceptions, ten pass deflections)
  • Third Team OL: LT Trey Zuhn III
  • Third Team DL: DE Shemar Stewart (31 tackles, 1.5 sacks)

Texas A&M will face USC in the Las Vegas Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27, at 9:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

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Watch the final Texas A&M vs Texas pregame hype video

Texas A&M LT Trey Zuhn narrates final pregame hype video before facing Texas

There’s no better script written in college football today than the No. 20 Texas A&M vs No. 3 Texas in the primetime slot at Kyle Field.

You can throw the records out the window when they take the gridiron in a rivalry stewing for over a decade with the Lone Star Showdown being the hottest event on the schedule Saturday night. With rivalry games come bragging rights, recruiting wins, and electric energy power enough to light a city block.

What makes this game so much more are the stakes for Texas A&M. There would be nothing worse than for the Longhorns to knock the Aggies out of the CFP while securing an SEC Championship berth. According to the experts that’s exactly how it will play out. But don’t tell that to the Aggies; they are ready to defend their home turf and punch their ticket to Atlanta.

The Texas A&M vs. Texas game starts at 6:30 pm CST and can be seen on ABC/ESPN+.

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Texas A&M LT Trey Zuhn III is prepared to face Texas LB Anthony Hill

Former Texas A&M commit and current Texas Longhorns LB Anthony HIll could be an issue, but Aggies’ LT Trey Zuhn is ready for the challenge

Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2 SEC) is very thankful this week after being granted another shot at the SEC Championship Game due to Alabama’s shocking loss to Oklahoma, as the Aggies’ disappointing loss to Auburn in quadruple overtime didn’t result in the postseason ending repercussions.

Setting up the renewal of the Lone Star Showdown between Texas A&M and Texas, a win against the Longhorns would mean the Aggie’s first trip to Atlanta for the SEC Title game, which is an obvious tall task.

Knowing what’s at stake, Monday’s press conference included starting left tackle Trey Zuhn III, one of the program’s predominate leaders, discussing the defensive challenge ahead, which includes Texas sophomore linebacker Anthony Hill.

Hill, who was once committed to Texas A&M before flipping to the Longhorns, has recorded 79 tackles, 38 solo tackles, and 7.5 sacks on the year and has become one of the team’s top pass rushers in key situations. So, is Zuhn ready to face the former Aggie commit?

“He’s a great player, but he’s nothing that we haven’t seen before and nothing that we can’t handle.”

Confidence is great, but knowing that every Texas fan has bookmarked this quote with the thought of Hill wrecking the game is likely in the back of Zuhn’s mind; knowing just how good the junior tackle has been this season is one of the reasons the Aggie offensive line should be confident heading into Saturday night.

“I’ve been dreaming of playing in this game ever since I was a kid. Ever since I started playing football, I was born and raised an Aggie, so it was a dream to play in this game.”

No. 19 Texas A&M will host No. 3 Texas on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ABC.

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HC Mike Elko discusses Texas A&M’s culture change during Wednesday’s SEC Telconference

One of the biggest reason’s for Texas A&M’s success this season has been the culture change under head coach Mike Elko

On Wednesday, during the weekly SEC Teleconference, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko took questions from the media ahead of the Aggies’ critical primetime Week 9 showdown against 8th-ranked LSU while reflecting on what led the program a 6-1 start and 4-0 record in SEC play.

The changing culture under Elko’s leadership has been more than apparent amid A&M’s six-game winning streak, as the team’s consistent weekly improvement on offense and defense has resulted in the program going 2-0 on the road in conference play after failing to win a road game in nearly three seasons.

Built around physicality, consistent effort, and the ability to adjust when needed, Elko discussed the program’s culture change and gave full credit to the roster’s buy-in this offseason.

“The credit goes to the kids. They didn’t have to listen. They didn’t have to buy in. They chose to buy in and change things. … I’m proud of them and happy that they’re getting the results on the field.”

Texas A&M’s 2024 captains, sophomore linebacker Taurean York and junior left tackle Trey Zuhn III, deserve credit for leading the team on the field and helping keep the culture intact.

Texas A&M will host LSU at home on Saturday, Oct. 26th, at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.

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Texas A&M OL Adam Cushing is ‘one of the best OL coaches in the country’

Texas A&M OL coach Adam Cushing was one of the best hires of the offseason

The first half of Texas A&M’s 2024 season ended with a 41-10 blowout win over the Missouri Tigers last Saturday afternoon. The Aggies have found their identity, leading to a 5-1 start and a 3-0 conference-leading record.

On defense, A&M’s pass rush, led by defensive ends Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart, has found life, racking up six tackles and eight tackles for loss against the Tigers. In contrast, the return of starting quarterback Conner Weigman has led to a resurgence of offense through the air.

However, it’s been the ground game, and junior running back Le’Veon Moss, currently leading the SEC with 609 rushing yards, while finding every hole the revamped offensive line has provided him.

In the trenches, most of the 2023 offensive line returned this season under new O-line coach Adam Cushing, who followed head coach Mike Elko from Duke after a successful two-year stint. On Wednesday, during Elko’s appearance at the Houston Touchdown Club, the first-year leader praised Cushing coaching, as the Aggie O-line has been one of the better groups in the country through six games.

“I was extremely confident from the day he got here that he would make us the best OL we could be. Coach Cushing in one of the best OL coaches in the country. If I could send my son to play for anyone I’d send him to play for coach Cushing.”

Elko’s statement that he would send his own son to play under Cushing is an example of the veteran assistant’s leadership qualities and focus on developing talent, especially players like starting left tackle Trey Zuhn and starting left guard Chase Bisontis.

In pass protection, a weakness last season, A&M’s O-line has only allowed seven sacks in six games, the majority of which came during backup quarterback Marcel Reed’s three games under center. Even more impressive, the Aggies are ranked 8th nationally in tackles for loss allowed, with an average of only three per game.

Penalties have been an issue and need to be cleaned up after the bye week, but Adam Cushing has done his job and more.

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Texas A&M HC Mike Elko prasies left tackle Trey Zuhn’s progress this season

Texas A&M starting left tackle Trey Zuhn has continued to stand out this season

Texas A&M’s 2024 season continues with a Week 5 showdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday afternoon. The long-standing rivalry will end its stay at AT&T Stadium this year, and a new venue will be announced ahead of the 2025 season.

Set to face a Razorback offense that averages over 40 points per game, head coach Mike Elko knows that the defense will need to pressure quarterback Taylen Green early and often, but it all starts with the blocking upfront for the Aggie offense.

During Wednesday’s weekly Aggie Football Hour, Elko pointed out the progress made by starting left tackle Trey Zuhn, who has played some of the best football of his career since the start of the season, consistently ranking as one of the team’s highest-ranked players per Pro Football Focus after every game.

Already a polished pass protector, Zuhn’s run-blocking prowess has steadily enhanced, and Elko couldn’t be more impressed with the junior’s steady leadership.

“Trey (Zuhn) has played really well for us. He has been our most consistent offensive lineman. He enjoyed a really healthy offseason. … He’s playing at a really, really high level. It’s back-to-back weeks for him that he has been our offensive lineman of the week.”

While quarterback Conner Weigman will likely be a game-time decision, redshirt freshman Marcel Reed will be placed in the spotlight again. For Reed to have a solid outing in the pocket, Zuhn will need to be on top of his game to protect his blindside.

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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Texas A&M Pro Football Focus grades after defeating Bowling Green

Here are some of the Pro Football Focus grades from Texas A&M’s 26-20 win over Bowling Green

Texas A&M (3-1, 1-0 SEC) defeated Bowling Green 26-20 in a game that was way too close for comfort from start to finish, as quarterback Marcel Reed made his second consecutive start amid Conner Weigman’s ongoing shoulder injury.

In a game where the Aggies never trailed, it certainly felt like the home team was playing from behind, as Reed and the offense failed to find consistency through the air, while the run game stalled out on multiple possessions but still produced 235 yards on the ground.

Defensively, the D-line was great against the run, limiting the Falcons to 85 rushing yards, while Shemar Turner and Shemar Stewart recorded their first sacks of the year. While defensive end Nic Scourton finished second on the team in tackles, the junior knows the pass rush must improve.

“I thought the D-line played OK. We are supposed to be a dominant force on that defense… It’s a lot of holes and stuff that we can fix and put less stress on the backend.”

While the score was close compared to the pregame expectations, Pro Football Focus’s newest player ratings show progress from several players on offense and defense.

Along the offensive line, starting left tackle Trey Zuhn III (88.8 pass-blocking grade) and right guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams (86.1 pass-blocking grade) did now allow a pressure in 30-plus pass-pro snaps. At the same time, backup center Koli Faaiu, who came in for the injured TJ Shanahan, finished the game with a team-high 80.8 offensive grade.

Returning to Scourton (6 tackles, one tackle for loss) and Stewart (2 tackles, one sack), both defensive linemen recorded the highest defensive grades on the night. In the secondary, safety Marcus Ratcliffe recorded his third interception in three consecutive games, recording three tackles on the night. Here are the rest of the notable PFF defensive grades.

  • LB Scooby Williams (81.5)
  • LB Taurean York (82.0)
  • LB Daymion Sanford (80.9)
  • CB Will Lee III (81.1)
  • CB Jaydon Hill (80.0)
  • S Marcus Ratcliffe (70.4)

Note: In an earlier article, we examined quarterback Marcel Reed’s PFF grades.

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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Texas A&M junior Trey Zuhn III chosen as SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week

The last time that an Aggies duo won SEC awards in the same week was in Nov. 2022 with Dolphins RB De’Von Achane & junior QB Conner Weigman.

Texas A&M junior offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III and redshirt freshman quarterback Marcel Reed led the charge towards a 33-20 win on Saturday afternoon at Florida to begin the conference schedule.

The Aggies (2-1, 1-0 SEC) pair were respectively effective to each earn an accolade on Monday. Zuhn received SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week. Reed was selected as the SEC Freshman of the Week.

The last time that a Texas A&M duo won conference awards in the same week was on Nov. 28, 2022. Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane and current junior QB Conner Weigman brought home the SEC Offensive Player of the Week and freshman accolades, respectively.

Behind Zuhn and the burley boys up front, the Aggies rushed for 310 yards at 5.6 yards per clip. The team captain leads the SEC with only 6.0 tackles for loss allowed and second in sacks allowed with 2.0 thus far.

Next up for the Aggies is a matchup at Kyle Field with Bowling Green on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

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