Texas A&M junior quarterback Marcel Reed hit SportsCenter this week, and you know what he’s talking about? Not the massive rivalry game against Texas later this season. Nope. The man is dead set on a laser focus: going 1-0 every single week, and nothing else. He told everyone the Aggies have to keep that mindset, no matter what’s down the road.
Two Losses, One Shot at Redemption
Look, it’s impossible to ignore the elephant in the room. Since rekindling the Lone Star Showdown in 2024, Reed and the Aggies have dropped back-to-back contests to the Longhorns. That’s gotta sting, especially for third-year head coach Mike Elko, who still hasn’t gotten a win against them. Reed admitted the Aggies just didn’t do what they were supposed to last year in Austin. This season, the big rivalry game is at Kyle Field at the end of November, a chance to cap off the year with a win everyone is dying for. But if you listen to Reed, that game is months away, and what matters is *this* week.
Reed Flashes the Arm That Can Change Everything
The offseason was all about Reed’s inconsistencies. No one was shy about talking about it. But then the season opener against Missouri State happened. Reed showed off some serious improvement, flashing better accuracy and patience. He put up 233 yards, two touchdowns, completed 70.0% of his passes, and didn’t throw a single interception. That’s a huge step forward for the Nashville native. With talent like Reed under center, and playmakers like wide receivers Isaiah Horton and Mario Craver, plus other weapons, Texas A&M definitely has the tools to take down Texas.
But that November showdown is still a couple of months out. Right now, it’s all about Arizona State coming to Kyle Field on Saturday. You know the Sun Devils want to play spoiler. Can Reed keep the Aggies locked in and prove his words are more than just talk?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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