Texas A&M’s 2024 season isn’t a rebuild amid head coach Mike Elko’s first season with the program. Last Saturday’s 33-20 win over Florida proved that this roster is ready to compete every week.
After backup quarterback Marcel Reed’s first career start, which was a rousing success, starting quarterback Conner Weigman’s shoulder injury continues to add to the building narrative that Elko has a quarterback dilemma on his hands.
Ahead of facing Bowling Green this weekend, Elko will go with the healthiest signal caller, Marcel Reed. However, after Wednesday’s practice, it was revealed that Weigman returned to throwing, while the reimaging of his AC joint showed no further damage.
During Elko’s weekly radio show on Wednesday, the first-year head coach made an interesting statement regarding the quarterback’s outlook, revealing that the fan base and the media alike will not know who will start weekly, especially if Weigman is a game-time decision for most of the season.
“People who get to know me will know that it will probably be a game-time decision for the rest of the season. That is how we handle things. We have a lot of real, honest conversations internally, but those stay internal.”
This is a strategic move to keep opponents guessing, especially concerning Marcel Reed’s versatility as a runner. In contrast, Weigman’s injury could keep him off the field longer than expected.
Texas A&M will host Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept. 21. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.
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