Kirk Herbstreit reacts to hot start from Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed
By Sean Labar
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Kirk Herbstreit has been vocal what he thinks about Texas A&M’s backup QB, Marcel Reed.
With Aggies’ starting QB Connor Weigman sidelined for Saturday’s SEC clash with Florida, Texas A&M has turned to Reed and the dual-threat signal caller has had a fast start.
Reed is 9-of-12 for 103 yards and a touchdown through the air, while picking up 30 yards with 2 carries as the Aggies lead the Gators (10-0) at the end of the first quarter. The game was delayed due to lightning in the area but recently re-started.
Herbstreit took to social media to give a shoutout to the Aggies’ QB after his hot start on Saturday.
Try to warn people Marcel is a BALLER. One of those guys that plays better in games. I think he’s the real deal. Glad to hear he’s playing well. https://t.co/k7aI2bsFOA
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) September 14, 2024
“Try to warn people Marcel is a BALLER,” Herbstreit posted on X. “One of those guys that plays better in games. I think he’s the real deal. Glad to hear he’s playing well.”
On Saturday morning, Herbstreit made a point to praise Reed on ESPN’s College GameDay, noting that he’s followed the Texas A&M QB’S journey and he could actually give the Aggies an advantage over Florida.
“I just happen to know the kid behind [Weigman]…Marcel Reed. I almost think that might be an okay thing for Texas A&M,” Herbstreit said on College GameDay Saturday morning. “If A&M gets a chance to have Marcel Reed turn it loose, he can create, he can make plays with his arm. That might actually be a good thing for them.”
Reed has limited experience playing at the collegiate level, but shined when he was given an opportunity to play for Texas A&M in the Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State. Reed finished the game passing for 361 yards and added a touchdown with his legs.
247Sports listed Reed as the No. 20 QB in the country of the 2023 class.
Sean Labar is an SEC football contributor for Saturday Down South.
