Overview
- Texas A&M improved to 10-0 and stayed on its CFP track after scoring 28 unanswered points in the second half at Kyle Field.
- QB Marcel Reed rebounded from two interceptions and a fumble to throw for a career-high 439 yards and three touchdowns, with E.J. Smith providing the go-ahead rushing score.
- South Carolina dominated the opening half behind LaNorris Sellers and an 80-plus-yard Nyck Harbor touchdown, capitalizing on A&M’s missed field goals and turnovers.
- A Texas DPS trooper who made contact with South Carolina players in the tunnel was sent home and relieved of game-day duty, with the DPS OIG reviewing the incident as figures including LeBron James criticized the conduct.
- In separate Texas news, NFL evaluators characterize Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning as a developmental project despite a recent four-game run of nine total touchdowns to one interception.