Texas A&M dropped to 4-5 and 1-5 in SEC play after falling to South Carolina 17-9, despite playing better on offense and racking up over 450 yards, including 200-plus on the ground. However, the Aggies failed to score a touchdown for the third time in conference play, raising questions about first-year OC Holmon Wiggins' future and quarterback Marcel Reed's starting status.
While Marcel Reed has played above-average to average football in the Aggies' last two losses to Alabama and South Carolina, it does not bode well for his future with the program, especially given the poor red-zone execution, which involves both play-calling and Reed's decision-making.
With three games remaining, starting with hosting No. 8 Tennessee on Saturday afternoon,
It's hard to see a path outside of finishing 4-8 for the first time since 2028, unless major changes occur, which won't happen based on Mike Elko's recent comments.
Looking ahead to the offseason, if Texas A&M does finish 4-8, changing offensive coordinators won't be tough, but finding a new quarterback from the transfer portal could be an issue after several QBs re-signed this month, including Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor for a reported $7.5 million.
On Thursday, CBS Sports college football writer Shehan Jeyarajah voiced concerns about why teams like Texas A&M should worry after Kamario Taylor's new deal, saying the crop of talent will be thin and there will be only a few options, likely including backup Alabama QB Austin Simmons as a highly sought-after option.
Texas A&M holds a financial advantage over nearly every other program searching for a new quarterback, and if Mike Elko and AD Trev Alberts can get a deal done early, finding a new OC, if that's the plan, shouldn't be tough, knowing that money always talks.
If you’re a major team hoping to fix its quarterback situation in the portal this offseason, I’ve got some bad news.
— Shehan Jeyarajah (@ShehanJeyarajah) November 12, 2026
“I’m not feeling very good about what’s out there.” pic.twitter.com/VlSrMJtiaR
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