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No. 19 Texas A&M Opens With 42-24 Win Over UTSA Behind Reed’s Four TDs

A punt-return score from KC Conception underscored explosive debuts as A&M’s passing shined despite a sluggish ground game.

Overview

  • Marcel Reed posted a career high with four touchdown passes and 289 yards in the season opener at Kyle Field.
  • Transfer KC Conception returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown and added a 31-yard TD catch, the program’s first game with both since Christian Kirk in 2017.
  • Mississippi State transfer Mario Craver delivered eight receptions for a career-best 122 yards and two touchdowns.
  • UTSA’s Robert Henry Jr. rushed 16 times for 177 yards with two scores, including a 75-yard burst to open the second half.
  • Texas A&M managed 108 rushing yards with Reed leading at 39, and UTSA capped the scoring on a late 34-yard TD from Brandon Tennison to AJ Wilson as both teams turn to home games next week.