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No. 8 Texas A&M Eyes a Bigger Playoff Finish with QB Marcel Reed Back Behind a Rebuilt Line
Marcel Reed returns for his third season as starter as Texas A&M adds transfers and tries to solve a rebuilt offensive line.
- The Texas A&M Aggies enter the 2026 season seeking to replicate last year's historic College Football Playoff appearance, with quarterback Marcel Reed leading the offense after a breakout campaign.
- Coach Mike Elko rebuilt the offensive line after four of last year's five starters departed for the NFL, replacing them with experienced transfers led by RT Wilkin Formby from Alabama.
- Reed threw for 3,169 yards and 25 touchdowns last season but must limit turnovers after throwing a career-high 12 interceptions, including two apiece in Texas A&M's two losses.
- The offense features returning playmakers Mario Craver and Rueben Owens, alongside new receiver Isaiah Horton, a 6-foot-4 transfer from Alabama with 511 receiving yards and eight scores last season.
- Optimism remains high for the Aggies to chase their first national title since 1939, with Elko expressing faith in Reed as the "guy" that can lead the team.
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No. 8 Texas A&M eyes a bigger playoff finish with QB Marcel Reed back behind a rebuilt line
Texas A&M is optimistic about chasing its first national title since 1939. They made the College Football Playoff for the first time last year under coach Mike Elko.
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