September 7, 2025

Cashius Howell Achieves Three Consecutive Sacks in Historic Game

College Station, Texas, September 7, 2025

News Summary

Cashius Howell, a defensive end for Texas A&M, made history with three consecutive sacks in a game against Utah State. This marks the first such achievement in the FBS since 2015, contributing to Texas A&M’s 44-22 victory. Howell’s performance was impressive, with a total of four tackles and a significant improvement from his prior performances. Coach Mike Elko praised Howell’s unprecedented feat, highlighting his hard work and determination as key factors. Looking ahead, Texas A&M is preparing for a challenging game against Notre Dame.

College Station, Texas – Cashius Howell, a defensive end for the Texas A&M football team, made history on September 6, 2025, by recording three consecutive sacks in a game against Utah State. This achievement is the first of its kind in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) since 2015, marking a significant milestone in Howell’s athletic career and the team’s performance in the early season.

The game concluded with a decisive victory for Texas A&M, which overpowered Utah State with a final score of 44-22. Howell’s remarkable performance not only forced Utah State’s quarterback, Bryson Barnes, to punt on a critical fourth-and-31 play during the second quarter, but also contributed to the Aggies’ impressive total of six sacks throughout the game.

Howell, originally from Kansas City, Missouri, expressed that his confidence surged after securing his first sack, which propelled him to achieve his subsequent two sacks shortly after. His effective defensive strategy and ability to challenge the opposing offensive line were instrumental in the outcome of the game. Howell finished with a total of four tackles in addition to his historic three sacks.

This achievement comes after Howell had a challenging start to the season, going five quarters without a sack. In Texas A&M’s previous game against UTSA, he recorded only one tackle. Prior to this, Howell had not completed three sacks in a game since transferring from Bowling Green, where he accumulated a total of 11.5 sacks over three seasons, including 9.5 in the 2023 season to lead the team.

Notably, the last player to achieve the feat of three consecutive sacks was Jack Cichy of Wisconsin, who accomplished this during the 2015 Holiday Bowl against USC. Howell’s achievement is especially laudable given that the last time a Texas A&M player recorded three sacks in a single game was Edgerrin Cooper in 2023 against Alabama.

Head coach Mike Elko praised Howell’s performance, referring to it as unprecedented within the program. Howell himself characterized his three-sack achievement as a “breakout” moment that underscored the importance of hard work and determination in overcoming a lackluster start to the season.

Looking ahead, Texas A&M is set to face off against the No. 9 ranked Notre Dame in an upcoming game. Howell expressed confidence in his team but emphasized the need to remain focused on future challenges rather than dwelling on past victories.

Key Statistics from the Game

Final Score: Texas A&M 44, Utah State 22
Howell’s Sacks: 3 consecutive sacks
Howell’s Total Tackles: 4
Season Growth: 5 quarters without a sack before the game
Last Three-Sack Record Holder at Texas A&M: Edgerrin Cooper (2023 vs Alabama)
Next Opponent: No. 9 Notre Dame
Total Sacks in the Game: 6 by Texas A&M

FAQ Section

What accomplishment did Cashius Howell achieve during the game against Utah State?

Cashius Howell recorded three consecutive sacks, a first for any FBS player since 2015.

What was the final score of the game between Texas A&M and Utah State?

The game ended with Texas A&M winning 44-22.

Who was the last player to achieve three consecutive sacks before Cashius Howell?

The last player to achieve this feat was Jack Cichy from Wisconsin during the 2015 Holiday Bowl.

How did Howell feel before the game?

Howell had a “breakout” feeling coming into the game, which contributed to his performance.

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