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.
No. 25 Texas A&M’s Week 6 depth chart as it appears in the game notes ahead of Saturday’s home game vs. No. 9 Missouri: pic.twitter.com/8fYZD4pOP9
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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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