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The Texas A&M Aggies celebrated a successful start to their season with a 42-24 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners. Quarterback Marcel Reed’s standout performance, including four touchdown passes, set the tone for the game. Despite some defensive challenges against the Roadrunners’ strong rushing attack, the Aggies maintained control and showcased their offensive capabilities. Fans are eagerly anticipating the next match against Utah State as the team aims to build on their strong performance and address defensive weaknesses.
Texas—The Texas A&M Aggies kicked off their 2025 football season with a commanding 42-24 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners at Kyle Field on August 30, 2025. This win marks a successful start to the season, as the Aggies have now won five out of their last six season openers.
Quarterback Marcel Reed had a standout performance, completing 22 of 35 passing attempts for 289 yards and four touchdowns, while maintaining a clean sheet with no turnovers. Reed’s passing prowess was complemented by two new transfer players, KC Concepcion and Mario Craver, each contributing two touchdowns. Concepcion made a remarkable impact by scoring on a punt return in addition to a touchdown reception, totaling 72 yards through the air. Meanwhile, Craver had a career-best game, recording eight receptions for 122 yards and two touchdown catches.
Despite the offensive fireworks, the Aggies struggled on defense, particularly against the run. UTSA’s Robert Henry Jr. showcased his skills by rushing for 172 yards and two touchdowns, including a 75-yard run that narrowed A&M’s lead to 21-17 early in the second half. However, the Aggies’ defense made necessary adjustments after halftime, preventing UTSA from scoring again following their initial touchdown of the half.
The Aggies’ run game also faced challenges, with no running back surpassing five carries or 40 yards. Reed led the team’s rushing effort with 39 yards. In contrast, UTSA managed to gain a total of 184 rushing yards on 29 attempts and recorded 12 first downs, compared to A&M’s nine.
Even with these defensive setbacks, Texas A&M managed to dominate the second half, outscoring UTSA 21-7 and finishing the game with over 400 total yards of offense, concluding the game with 403 yards against UTSA’s 374.
The Aggies will next turn their attention to a home game against Utah State, followed by a matchup against Notre Dame. Meanwhile, UTSA will prepare for their upcoming game against Texas State.
In addition to the standout performances, the game also featured a touchdown from EJ Smith, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, marking another highlight in A&M’s victory.
Head coach Mike Elko expressed satisfaction concerning the offensive explosiveness displayed during the game but acknowledged areas for improvement in the defense. As the season progresses, the Aggies will look to refine their gameplay to maintain the momentum generated in this opening victory.
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