Mike Elko shares reaction to abysmal first half vs. South Carolina
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Texas A&M is facing a 30-3 deficit at halftime against South Carolina.
After a shocking first half, head coach Mike Elko addressed his team’s lackluster performance on the broadcast. Specifically, Elko was asked about what the Aggies can do to help quarterback Marcel Reed be more effective in the second half.
“We’ve got to find some easy throws for him,” Elko said on the broadcast. “We’ve got to create separation. We’ve got to catch the football. We’ve got to run the football. A lot of things we’ve got to fix.”
Reed had one of his worst halves of the season. He completed 6-of-19 passes for 141 yards and 2 interceptions. Reed also lost a fumble that South Carolina returned for a touchdown late in the first quarter.
If Texas A&M isn’t able to mount an epic comeback, this loss will have serious consequences. It means the Aggies have still not secured a spot in the SEC Championship Game — and they will face Texas in their SEC finale later this month. This performance could also take Reed out of the Heisman Trophy conversation.
A loss would also hurt Texas A&M’s College Football Playoff résumé. The Aggies were on track to potentially earn a first-round bye in the CFP. However, a loss to South Carolina could push the Aggies further down the bracket.
Texas A&M is 9-2 all-time against South Carolina.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
