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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