For the first time in three years, the Maroon and White Game was played in Kyle Field. Major renovations kept the Aggies from playing the game the last two seasons.

The Maroon team played offense for the entire game while the White team remained on defense and scored points by stopping the offense.

Here are a few takeaways from the Aggies’ spring game, which included this highlight trick play from receiver Christian Kirk to receiver Speedy Noil:

Quarterback competition continues

While Trevor Knight and Jake Hubenak continue to battle for the starting position, it was Knight who had the better of it Saturday.

Knight completed 20-of-27 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns in the first half alone.

He also added a touchdown run to lead the Aggies’ offense.

Hubenak was nowhere near as successful but was a little under the weather, according to new offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone. Because of that, third-stringer Connor McQueen saw considerable playing time in the game.

Establishing a running game

A big part of Mazzone’s up-tempo offense is establishing a running game. Losing senior Tra Carson, a 1,000-yard rusher in his final season, left a big hole in the backfield.

Four backs saw most of the action on Saturday and showed that any and all have the ability to carry the football.

James White, Kwami Etwi, Kendall Bussey and Trayveon Williams all had their moments. Another back who looks to make an impact as well in the Aggies’ backfield is Keith Ford, who was held out of the game with an ankle injury.

Tempo not fast enough

One of the key aspects in Mazzone’s offense is its up-tempo style. He wasn’t completely pleased with the tempo Saturday, but he excused any hesitation in the offense because he did not call the offensive plays.

Instead Mazzone allowed his assistants to do the play-calling.

It caused plays to come in slightly slower than Mazzone would like.