Mario Cristobal says Marcel Reed should be a Heisman Trophy finalist
By Rolando Rosa
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Miami is headed to the College Football Playoff for the first time and it will be a difficult test against host Texas A&M. Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal is already familiar with the tape of Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed, whom he gushed over during his Monday press conference.
The dynamic Reed is a key component for why the No. 7 Aggies qualified for the CFP. Reed passed for 2,932 yards with 25 touchdowns while also rushing for 466 yards and 4 scores during the regular season.
Cristobal is convinced that Reed is well-deserving of being a Heisman Trophy finalist, with the field being announced tonight.
“Nobody’s really stopped him this year. You said it correctly. He’s a true, dual-threat guy. Very strong arm. Very accurate. Tremendous competitor, the part that sticks out the most,” Cristobal said. “A lot of guys have athletic traits like that but what sticks out about him is he just doesn’t allow the previous play to affect him. He just rolls. He’s been 1 of the biggest factors in their surge this season. I think he should be 1 of the Heisman finalists.”
Reed against Miami’s tenacious defense will make for an exciting first-round matchup. Anchored by defensive linemen Ahkeem Mesidor and Rueben Bain Jr., the Hurricanes rank sixth nationally in points per game allowed (13.8).
Miami at Texas A&M is set for a 12 p.m. ET kickoff on Dec. 20 (ABC, ESPN).
