Texas A&M soccer earned its first Southeastern highway win since 2021 on Saturday, defeating Florida 33-20. They usually did it with out their beginning quarterback Connor Weigman.
As an alternative, it was Marcel Reed who led the Aggies into the Swamp. The backup performed his position brilliantly, particularly for a redshirt freshman.
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Subsequent, Texas A&M will host Bowling Inexperienced at residence.
Here is how the Aggies graded out Saturday:
Quarterbacks: A
Earlier than the sport, coach Mike Elko introduced that Weigman can be out there in a backup position if wanted. Seems, Texas A&M didn’t want him as Reed ended the sport with 178 yards on 11-for-17 passing, three complete touchdowns and 83 yards speeding.
Reed was fully unfazed by the second and his dynamic athleticism opened up all types of speeding lanes for him and his operating backs. He threw one cross that in all probability ought to’ve been picked off, however was incredible in any other case.
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Working backs: A
Reed’s speeding skill drew consideration from Florida defenders and helped LeVeon Moss and Amari Daniels wreak havoc on the bottom. They rushed for 178 yards mixed, and Moss averaged 6.1 yards per carry.
Moss shrugged off Gator tacklers all recreation with a punishing run fashion. His longest run was 27 yards. Amari Daniels was explosive at occasions and E.J. Smith had just a few spectacular runs in entrance of his legendary father and Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith.
Receivers: A-
Seven completely different receivers caught a cross vs. Florida. Cyrus Allen, Jabre Barber, Theo Melin Öhrström, Moose Muhammad III, Trey Watson, Noah Thomas and Terry Bussey all caught passes.
Allen led the best way, recording 81 yards highlighted by a large 73-yard landing thrown at first of the third quarter. Muhammad’s lone catch was a third-down conversion and Öhrström’s landing catch started the rout for Texas A&M. The No. 1 receiver query nonetheless looms, nevertheless.
Offensive line: A+
The rationale the operating backs had been so good was as a result of the offensive line had full management of the trenches. The Aggies’ inside specifically was efficient at creating motion on the road of scrimmage. Even when Florida outnumbered the Aggies within the field, they had been unable to overwhelm the Aggies entrance line.
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Defensive position: A
Cashius Howell was the one Aggies defensive lineman who recorded a sack, however do not let that idiot you. Texas A&M’s run protection fully worn out Florida within the first half, as they recorded 7 yards. Gator operating again Treyaun Webb led the staff with 37 yards and the unit ended with 52 yards speeding on 25 makes an attempt.
DJ Lagway, one in all two quarterbacks Florida used, was clearly affected by the cross rush. The freshman by no means discovered a rhythm due to Nic Scourton and firm, finishing 6 of 13 passes for 52 yards, two interceptions and a landing.
Linebackers: A-
In opposition to the frenzy, Taurean York and Scooby Williams had been sturdy. Williams recorded two tackles and half a sort out for loss. York’s 5 complete tackles had been tied for the staff lead, and he additionally had half a sort out for loss.
In protection, they weren’t fairly nearly as good. One of many greatest performs of the day occurred when Florida quarterback Graham Mertz manipulated the linebackers and threw a crossing route behind them for a 54-yard landing that was referred to as again for holding.
Defensive again: B-
If Mertz had began your entire day for Florida, the Aggies may’ve been in bother. Regardless of the pick-six by Bryce Anderson, the veteran was capable of finding no matter he needed towards Texas A&M’s secondary, passing for 195 yards and a landing. Dalton Brooks was ejected for the second time in three video games on an apparent concentrating on name as nicely.
The rationale they’re in B vary is due to how they flummoxed Lagway. He threw two interceptions and the blitzes from the secondary had the freshman confused.
Particular groups: B-
Particular groups tackled nicely and Tyler White solely needed to punt one time. The deductions come from the often regular Randy Bond, who had two missed area targets, each from 40 yards out.
Coaches: B+
Elko and offensive coordinator Collin Klein had Reed able to play. They’re dinged as a result of Texas A&M had 13 penalties for 114 yards, an absurd variety of flags. Penalties are related to self-discipline and training and if the sport was nearer, that would’ve made the distinction.
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