{"id":465054,"date":"2026-10-13T20:36:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T20:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/465054\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T20:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T20:36:11","slug":"struggling-frustrated-texas-am-prepares-for-the-citadel-field-level-media-professional-sports-content-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/465054\/","title":{"rendered":"Struggling, frustrated Texas A&M prepares for The Citadel – Field Level Media – Professional sports content solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas A&M will look to regain the form that earned it a preseason AP Top 10 ranking when the Aggies face FCS opponent The Citadel on Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas.<\/p>\n

The Aggies (3-3) have dropped three of their first four Southeastern Conference games, most recently a 27-6 road setback against then-No. 14 Missouri last Saturday. Texas A&M was outgained 399-216, and coach Mike Elko expressed his frustration after the game by calling the team\u2019s leading fan website, TexAgs, a \u201ccesspool.\u201d<\/p>\n

At his Monday press conference, Elko walked back his criticism, saying: \u201cI think in the heat of the moment, I answered a question in a way I certainly regret. I think everybody knows I appreciate our fan base and everything that they\u2019re about and everything they mean to Texas A&M.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elko blamed himself for the team\u2019s subpar performance this season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am the reason why this team is struggling,\u201d he said. \u201cI have owned that since this has started. I continue to own that. It\u2019s my job to figure out how to get it better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elko added, \u201cIt\u2019s a \u2018go back to the drawing board\u2019 moment. \u2026 We\u2019ve got to find ways to get more creative and find ways to move the ball efficiently.\u201d<\/p>\n

Offensive execution has plagued Texas A&M this fall.<\/p>\n

Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed has thrown for 1,097 yards and six touchdowns but also six interceptions. He has completed 55.3% of his passes and has been sacked 12 times.<\/p>\n

Against Missouri, Reed was 19 of 39 for 187 yards with two interceptions and a QBR of 18.1. Elko said scheme adjustments and personnel changes are being considered.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur ineffectiveness in the pass game has been the biggest surprise of the season,\u201d Elko said. \u201cThat\u2019s a huge understatement.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the third quarter against Missouri, Texas A&M was outscored 10-0 and managed just 3 yards of offense. <\/p>\n

The Citadel (2-4), meanwhile, fell 34-16 at home to East Tennessee State last Saturday. Bulldogs quarterback Quentin Hayes has thrown for 402 yards and four touchdowns, with two interceptions, while running back Gavin Garcia leads the ground attack with 579 yards and a team-high six TDs.<\/p>\n

The Bulldogs lost two of three fumbles against ETSU, an issue that coach Maurice Drayton of The Citadel continues to emphasize in practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom day one, it\u2019s all about ball security,\u201d he said. \u201cThe ball equals life. We start practice and have ball security circuits in our practices. We have to be consistent with protecting the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013Field Level Media<\/p>\n

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