Marcel Reed isn’t holding anything back: “We don’t like Texas. I don’t like Texas,” the Texas A&M quarterback told Blake Toppmeyer of USA Today. Reed just went all-in, spitting straight fire about the Longhorns, and his promise for their upcoming showdown? Dude, he’s got something for them, for sure. This isn’t just locker room talk, it’s a battle cry that’s going to echo across the entire state.
The ‘Ugly Orange’ Jabs Are Flying
Seriously, Reed went there, and he didn’t pull any punches about the burnt orange. “I hate the color orange,” he said. “The colors just look so ugly. Everywhere you go (in Austin), you see that color orange. Burnt orange? Who likes burnt orange? Texas, it’s the rival, bro. You gotta hate them.” That’s not just a casual jab, that’s a deep-seated, passionate hatred for everything their rivals represent, down to their ugly colors. When your QB is throwing shade at paint swatches, you know the rivalry is scorching hot, and this kid is ready to pour gasoline on it.
Two Brutal Losses, One Fiery Promise
This isn’t just trash talk for the sake of it, either. Reed has some painful history with the Longhorns. He was calling signals for the Aggies in both 2024 and 2025 when they took tough losses to Texas. In 2024, the Aggies got shut out offensively at home, losing 17-7, with their only points coming from a Will Lee III pick-six. Then, in 2025, the No. 3 Aggies were *favored* and still got smacked 27-17 by Archie Manning and Texas. Reed had a brutal game that day, tossing two interceptions and zero touchdowns. But here’s the thing, despite those two ugly outings, Reed has shown some serious promise as QB1, racking up 53 touchdowns (40 passing, 13 rushing), 5,033 passing yards, and 1,036 rushing yards in his two seasons. This isn’t some backup talking; this is a proven player who’s been through it, and now he’s promising revenge.
What’s Next: Kyle Field Is Gonna EXPLODE
Remember, last year’s Aggies team went 11-0 before that late-season collapse, including a 10-3 defeat to Miami in the College Football Playoff. This year, Texas A&M is sitting at No. 8 in the Associated Press preseason poll, with Texas a few spots higher at No. 5. This upcoming game is huge for both teams’ early season form and expectations. Mark your calendars: Friday, November 27. Texas is coming to Kyle Field in College Station, and Marcel Reed has made it crystal clear: “They’re gonna have to pay.” You just know this is gonna be an absolute banger.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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