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Marcel Reed, Texas A&M lead Florida at halftime after weather delay

The Texas A&M Aggies are in a good spot at halftime vs. the Florida Gators

Matt Galatzan

Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Rueben Owens (2) runs toward Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James (6) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Rueben Owens (2) runs toward Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James (6) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images / Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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The Texas A&M Aggies faced quarterback questions, heading into Saturday’s SEC opener against the Florida Gators, but Marcel Reed helped put any concerns to rest.

With Connor Weigman serving as a backup after entering the game as questionable with an injured shoulder, Reed led the Aggies to a 20-0 halftime lead over Florida on the road after a brief lightning delay sent the teams back to the locker room before the second quarter was set to begin.

The Aggies jumped out to a 10-0 lead after read led back to back scoring drives highlighted by a 29-yard touchdown to Theo Melin Ohrstrom with late in the first quarter.

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Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs with the ball against the Florida Gators during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images / Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Not long after that, the Aggies doubled their lead, starting with a nine-play, 24-yard drive that culminated in a field goal.

Then after a quick stop by the Aggies, the offense went back to work, with Reed leading a 15-play, 99-yard touchdown drive that took seven minutes and 15 seconds off of the game clock. That possession was capped off with one-yard touchdown run from Reed, making the score 20-0 Texas A&M.

For the game, Reed has been extremely impressive, completing 10 of 15 passes for 105 yards and a score, while rushing seven times for 49 yards and another touchdown. He has also been bouied by the one-two punch of Le'Veon Moss and Amari Danieles, who have rushed nine times for 41 yards and seven times for 43 yards, respectively.

The Aggies defense has also been on point, holding the Gators to just 73 total yards and three first downs, with an interception.

The Aggies will hope to close out the Gators in the same fashion in half No. 2.

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Matt Galatzan

MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and MizzouSportsTalk.com, as well as the Editor-In-Chief of InsideTheBears.com, TheGroveReport.com, RamDigest.com, AllSeahawks.com, and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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