Texas A&M’s Maroon & White Game will serve as the official end to the spring football season, and the 15th overall practice, as third-year head coach Mike Elko welcomed 17 transfer portal additions and 25 of 26 freshmen from the 2026 recruiting class.
While it’s hard to gauge how well every new and returning player performed, given that only a handful of practices allowed the media to film, freshman wide receiver Aaron Gregory was a consistent standout, while transfer linebacker Ray Coney lived up to the offseason hype, which is very important given that veteran linebacker Taurean York departed for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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While starting quarterback Marcel Reed threw for a career high 3,169 yards and 25 touchdowns last season, his 12 interceptions, including four during the final two losses to Texas and Miami in the first round of the College Football Playoff, did not provide the fan base a positive send off to the offseason, and are looking for more improvement from the redshirt junior in 2026.
Saturday’s Maroon & White Game will be Mike Elko’s third at the helm, and should provide more insight heading into the summer months regarding how close, or far away, the Aggies are from getting back to the CFP ahead of facing one of the toughest schedules in the SEC.
Follow along here for live coverage and updates during Saturday’s Maroon & White Game.
Maroon team walks off with a 15-13 win after freshman QB Helaman Casuga’s end zone strike
Wow! What a way to end Texas A&M’s spring season, as freshman QB Helaman Casuga hit TE Luke Braden for the game-winning touchdown to officially send the Aggies into the summer months.
Transfer kicker David Olano hits second field goal to put White team up by four
It’s hard to say how important it’s been to watch both kickers successfully nail their attempts on Saturday, as Daymion Sanford‘s injury has taken much of the oxygen out of Kyle Field, but finding some positives starts with the special teams’ success. White team 13, Maroon team 9.
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Halftime:
The White team leads the Maroon team 10-9 heading into the second half, and so far, Alabama transfer WR Isaiah Horton has lived up to the hype, leading the game with three receptions for 79 yards, averaging over 16 yards per catch. On defense, transfer LB Ray Coney and sophomore linebacker Noah Mikhail, who recorded a pick-six off of freshman QB Helaman Casuga, have both looked the part.
In the backfield, sophomore running back Jamarion Morrow has elevated his game, leading the game on the ground with several explosive runs.
Senior LB Daymion Sanford was injured on the final play of the first half
Heading into halftime, Texas A&M’s star linebacker went down with an apparent leg injury and was brought out on a cart with an air cast on his leg.
Maroon team kicker Asher Murray nails a 53-yard FG
Outside of wide receiver Isaiah Horton’s impact, both kickers have been putting on a show, as Asher Murray hit his third field goal of the game, as the freshman looks like a long-range weapon in 2026.
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Maroon team hits another field goal to chip away
White team QB Brady Hart continues to look the part, connecting with Alabama transfer WR Isaiah Horton, who has already reeled in several impressive catches. However, the offense failed to finish in the red zone, resulting in Asher Murray’s 28-yard field goal.
Maroon team freshman QB Helaman Casuga throws a pick-six
The White team now leads 10-3 after freshman signal caller Helaman Casuga threw an interception to sophomore linebacker Noah Mikail, who made his way to the end zone for the first touchdown of the game.
Maroon team responds with a field goal
Sophomore quarterback Brady Hart made several impressive throws, including a strike to WR Ashton Bethel-Roman with pressure in his face. However, the Maroon offense couldn’t convert in the red zone, resulting in kicker Asher Murray hitting a 39-yard field goal attempt.
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White team hits field goal to open the game
Transfer kicker David Olano hit a 49-yard field goal after White team QB Marcel Reed and running back Jamarion Morrow led the offense down the field, allowing the new kicker to show off his leg. White team 3, Maroon team 0.
What channel is the Texas A&M Maroon & White Game on today?
TV Channel: SEC Network +
Texas A&M vs. Maroon & White game time today
Date:Â Saturday, April 18
Pregame
Redshirt junior QB Marcel Reed is warming up in his new cleats.
Texas A&M’s loaded wide receiver rotation now features Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton.
Freshman RB KJ Edwards should see the field more than most on Saturday.
This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M Maroon & White Game: Live updates, standouts, highlights