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No. 19 Texas A&M Opens With 42-24 Win Over UTSA as Reed Throws 4 TDs

A potent passing game masked a lingering concern in the Aggies’ rushing production.

Overview

  • Marcel Reed completed 22 of 34 passes for 289 yards with a career-high four touchdowns in the season opener in College Station.
  • KC Conception scored on an 80-yard punt return and a 31-yard reception in his Texas A&M debut, becoming the first Aggie since 2017 to do both in one game.
  • Transfer receiver Mario Craver recorded eight catches for a career-best 122 yards and two touchdowns.
  • UTSA running back Robert Henry Jr. rushed 16 times for 177 yards and two scores, including a 75-yard touchdown on the first play of the second half to pull within 21-17.
  • Texas A&M managed 108 rushing yards as a team with Reed leading at 39 yards, underscoring a ground-game issue to monitor next week against Utah State.