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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 triumphed over the UTSA Roadrunners with a score of 42-24 during their season opener on August 30, 2025, at Kyle Field. This victory marks the Aggies’ fifth win in their last six season openers, showcasing their resilience and determination to kick off the new season on a high note.
Quarterback Marcel Reed delivered an impressive performance, completing 22 of 35 passing attempts for 289 yards and four touchdowns, while maintaining a clean turnover record. Joining him in the spotlight were new transfers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver, who each contributed significantly to the Aggies’ offensive success by scoring two touchdowns. Concepcion made his mark with a punt return touchdown and a receiving touchdown, accumulating 72 total yards. Meanwhile, Craver had a personal best, netting eight receptions for 122 yards and two touchdowns.
Despite the offensive fireworks, the Aggie defense faced challenges, particularly against the run. UTSA’s running back Robert Henry Jr. showcased his abilities by rushing for 172 yards and two touchdowns, including a remarkable 75-yard scoring run that narrowed the A&M lead to 21-17 early in the second half. However, the Aggie defense managed to tighten up and did not allow UTSA to score again after their initial touchdown in that half.
The Aggies struggled on the ground, with no individual running back surpassing five attempts or 40 rushing yards in the game. Reed himself led the team in rushing with 39 yards. In total, UTSA recorded 184 rushing yards on 29 carries and achieved 12 first downs, compared to A&M’s nine. Nonetheless, the Aggies bounced back in the second half, outscoring the Roadrunners 21-7 and finishing the game with over 400 total yards of offense, registering 403 yards compared to UTSA’s 374.
Looking ahead, Texas A&M is set to host Utah State in their next game, followed by a significant match-up against Notre Dame. Meanwhile, UTSA will gear up for their upcoming game against Texas State.
Head coach Mike Elko expressed a positive outlook regarding the Aggies’ ability to make explosive plays on offense while also acknowledging areas in need of improvement, especially on the defensive side. The match also featured notable contributions, including a touchdown from EJ Smith, son of NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, further adding to the excitement of the season opener.
As the season progresses, the Aggies will need to refine their defensive strategies while maintaining their offensive momentum to strengthen their position in upcoming matchups.
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