Texas A&M Takes Care Of Florida In The Swamp 33-20: Texas A&M Aggies at Florida Gators Live Game Updates

The Aggies and Gators face off in "The Swamp" looking to gain momentum in the first SEC game of the season for both teams.

Nov 5, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) runs the ball between Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (45) in the second half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Mike Elko is in for quite a challenge in his first SEC game as head coach.

The Texas A&M Aggies take their first road trip of the 2024 season as they head to Gainsville, FL to take on Bill Napier and the Florida Gators to start conference play.

Both teams have one win and one loss on the season, and both secured their first wins of the year in dominant fashion last week, with the Gators knocking off the Samford Bulldogs 45-7 at home last week, and the Aggies defeating the McNeese State Cowboys 52-10 at Kyle Field.

Nov 5, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) throws a pass in the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Conner Weigman seemed to improve against McNeese after a forgetful opener against Notre Dame, throwing a pair of touchdowns and completing 11 of 14 attempted passes. Le'Veon Moss and Amari Daniels have been great in Rueben Owens' absence, also each running for a pair of touchdowns last week and attributing to the Aggies' 333 rushing yards they racked up against the Cowboys.

One downside for A&M? The run defense. Averaging 182 yards on the ground would have been unheard of last year from this defense. For now, we'll chalk it up to first-game nerves and hope that Mike Elko and Jay Bateman have made quick changes to the team ahead of the SEC opener.

For Florida, they might have dual options at quarterback available against A&M. Graham Mertz was named the starter earlier this week, but freshman D.J. Lagway has made his presence felt in a blue and orange uniform in his short stint.

Can the Aggies leave "The Swamp" with a 1-0 conference record? Or will the Gators chomp their way to victory? Check back in at 2:50 for live updates as the game goes on.

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Florida wins the coin toss, defers to the second half. Texas A&M receives the opening kickoff.

First Quarter

Marcel Reed gets the start over Conner Weigman. The Aggies march down the field and Reed finds Jabre Barber for a touchdown, but it gets called back due to an offensive block in the back. The Aggies settle for three.

FIELD GOAL, Texas A&M: Randy Bond scores three from 31 yards.

Aggies 3, Gators 0

change of possession

The Aggies force a punt after an incomplete pass from Graham Mertz. Texas A&M gets a running into the kicker, but thankfully it's only running into the kicker and not roughing.

change of possession

A defensive holding by the Gators on fourth down puts the Aggies in prime position and results in the first Aggie touchdown of the day.

TOUCHDOWN, Texas A&M: Marcel Reed finds Theo Melin Ohrstrom for six, and Bond tacks on the extra point.

Aggies 10, Gators 0

change of possession

END OF FIRST QUARTER

After a 47-minute rain delay, the Aggies sack D.J. Lagway and force a punt.

change of possession

The Aggies string together some rushing first downs, but two straight incompletions and a near-interception from Reed force the Aggies to kick another field goal.

FIELD GOAL, Texas A&M: Randy Bond nails a 48-yard kick through the uprights.

Aggies 13, Gators 0

change of possession

Graham Mertz dials up Chimere Dike for a couple passing first downs, but Florida eventually punts it away.

change of possession

The Aggies string together a 99-yard drive that lasts well over seven minutes, which saw Marcel Reed only pass the ball twice. After a holding and unnecessary roughness call on A&M made it first and 35, a targeting call on Florida gave the Aggies the first down they needed, and Marcel Reed gets it done on his legs.

TOUCHDOWN, Texas A&M: Marcel Reed keeps it from the one and scores. Bond's kick is striaght through.

Aggies 20, Gators 0

change of possession

D.J. Lagway throws a Hail Mary at the end of the half, but it's intercepted as the clock hits zero to close the half.

HALFTIME: Aggies 20, Gators 0

Third Quarter

The Gators finally wake up as Graham Mertz finds Elijhah Badger for the first Florida points of the game.

TOUCHDOWN, Florida: Mertz finds a wide-open Badger for a 14-yard passing score, extra point is good.

Aggies 20, Gators 7

change of possession

The Aggies waste no time answering back with a long touchdown pass from Marcel Reed.

TOUCHDOWN, Texas A&M: Marcel Reed finds Cyrus Allen streaking down the sideline for a 73-yard touchdown. The Aggies go for two, but are unsuccessful.

Aggies 26, Gators 7

change of possession

The Aggies sack D.J. Lagway as they force a Gator three-and-out.

change of possession

An incomplete pass from Marcel Reed to Moose Muhammad forces the Aggies to punt.

Graham Mertz marches Florida to Aggie territory, but is intercepted by Bryce Anderson, who takes it to the house for six.

PICK-SIX, Texas A&M: Bryce Anderson picks off Graham Mertz and takes it back 45 yards for the score. Bond extra kick is good.

Aggies 33, Gators 7

PICK 6 IN THE SWAMP.#GigEm | @BryceAnderson_1 pic.twitter.com/roAvOQKl8r

— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) September 14, 2024

change of possession

D.J. Lagway's arm leads the Gators down the field and finds Dike in the end zone for the second time today.

TOUCHDOWN, Florida: D.J. Lagway finds Chimere Dike for his second touchdown catch of the day. Extra point is good.

Aggies 33, Gators 14

change of possession

END OF THIRD QUARTER

Fourth Quarter

The Aggie rush attack gets the team downfield, and they eventually settle for a field goal, but Randy Bond sails it wide left.

change of possession

The Gators flaunt their running game as well, eventually finding the end zone.

TOUCHDOWN, Florida: Ja'Kobi Jackson punches it in from two yards out, but the two-point conversion is unsuccesful.

Aggies 33, Gators 20

change of possession

Almost an exact repeat of the most recent Texas A&M drive, the run game shines, and Bond goes wide left yet again.

change of possession

D.J. Lagway finds Elijhah Badger for a first down, and then throws pick number two on the day.

INTERCEPTION, Texas A&M: D.J. Lagway overthrows his receiver and is picked off by Jayvon Thomas.

change of possession

The Aggies run out the clock as they clinch their first road win in ages and start SEC play with a 1-0 record.

FINAL: Aggies 33, Gators 20