Overview
- Texas A&M enters Week 12 at 9-0 and No. 3 in the CFP, returning to Kyle Field to host South Carolina after a 38-17 win at Missouri.
- Head coach Mike Elko warned that every Saturday in the SEC is a threat, pointing to last season’s 44-20 loss to the Gamecocks.
- South Carolina dismissed offensive coordinator Mike Shula and offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley during its bye week, adding uncertainty to Texas A&M’s scouting.
- Quarterback Marcel Reed has produced 2,193 passing yards and 19 touchdowns plus 368 rushing yards and six scores, drawing Heisman attention.
- Texas A&M’s offensive line, which has allowed seven sacks in nine games, was named a Joe Moore Award semifinalist.