Within Texas A&M’s brutal 48-33 loss to Miami on Saturday afternoon, several takeaways ranging from the lack of effort and tackling on defense to sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman’s inspiring performance, junior wide receiver Moose Muhammad III’s lack of game snaps has become an unsettling trend.
Early Sunday, Aggies Wire staff writer Pete Hernandez was the first to point out Muhammad’s “the odd man out” situation in the Aggies lineup, totaling 46 snaps in the last two games, including 34 against New Mexico with three receptions for 15 yards and one touchdown, and what is hopefully a season-low 12 on Saturday against the Hurricanes with one reception for 15 yards.
However, in the season opener vs. the Lobos, most of his 34 snaps were in the second half, after the Aggies had built a 35-7 lead en route to their 52-10 win. Appearing in eight games during the 2022 season, Muhammad led Texas A&M in receiving in the last five games with 411 yards and two touchdowns, totaling 38 receptions, 610 yards, and four touchdowns, good for second in receiving yards behind Evan Stewart.
In agreement with GigEm247 beat writer Carter Karels, every time Muhammad is on the field, he’s either producing in the passing game or blocking in the run game, making an impact on either front. I wish I could answer why he has yet to see the field consistently, but until something changes, the confusion remains.
Texas A&M will return to Kyle Field to take on Louisiana Monroe on Saturday, Sept. 16, as the game will air on the SEC Network at 3:00 p.m. CT.
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