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Adam RittenbergJan 3, 2026, 01:13 PM<\/p>\n
Close<\/a>College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University.<\/p>\n Texas A&M<\/a> quarterback Marcel Reed<\/a>, who helped the team to an 11-0 start and its first College Football Playoff appearance in 2025, will return for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n Reed announced his decision<\/a> on Instagram, channeling Michael Jordan by writing “I’m back” in a statement and adding, “Where the heart is. Let’s finish what was started Aggieland!”<\/p>\n The 6-1, 185-pound Reed, who took over as Texas A&M’s starter several games into the 2024 season, had 3,169 pass yards with 25 touchdowns and 12 interceptions this season. He added 493 rush yards and six scores.<\/p>\n Editor’s Picks<\/p>\n 2 Related<\/p>\n Texas A&M briefly launched a Heisman Trophy campaign for Reed, who struggled in the regular-season finale against Texas<\/a> and in the CFP first-round game against Miami<\/a>, throwing a combined four interceptions and no touchdown passes. He ranked fourth in the SEC in passing.<\/p>\n Reed’s return was expected but still drew some speculation following the Aggies’ CFP exit. Last month, LSU<\/a> coach Lane Kiffin posted on social media<\/a> that Reed should join the Tigers, following a video in which Reed discussed Kiffin’s large offer to leave Ole Miss<\/a> for LSU.<\/p>\n Reed will lead an Aggies offense now being directed by Holmon Wiggins, who was promoted from co-offensive coordinator to the lead role following Collin Klein’s departure to Kansas State<\/a>. The Aggies lose top wide receiver KC Concepcion<\/a> but bring back wideout Mario Craver<\/a> and others.<\/p>\n