Texas A&M Aggies Week 10 Preview: South Carolina Gamecocks

The Texas A&M Aggies have their biggest test of the season against the South Carolina Gamecocks on the road in Week 10, which will be key in keeping hold of first place of the SEC.

Sep 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates with receiver Jahdae Walker (9) after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

In a peculiar season where the Texas A&M Aggies only have one pair of back-to-back games on the road or at home, playing the South Carolina Gamecocks falls on the road.

The Aggies, to this point, have made things work on offense. After named starter Conner Weigman missed significant time following a shoulder injury against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Marcel Reed stepped in and kept the Aggies afloat in the conference.

Reed was relegated to the bench for Texas A&M's blowout victory over the Missouri Tigers before being brought back against LSU after Weigman struggled to get the passing offense going. Now, the question remains how the Aggies plan to move forward.

Unfortunately, that decision comes during a week where a win is crucial.

The South Carolina Gamecocks, on paper, don't look too intimidating. They're 4-3, unranked and fall in the bottom of the SEC standings, but a closer look at their schedule suggests they could be a tough test — especially on the road.

Keeping it close with LSU and nearly upsetting Alabama on top of blowing out Oklahoma — which anyhow a strong team would have — put the Gamecocks in a much higher position than originally thought, and could spell trouble for the Aggies if they aren't careful.

Luckily, that's the mindset Mike Elko and company are entering Saturday with. That being said, here's what you need to know about South Carolina:

2024-25 NCAA Football Week 10: South Carolina Gamecocks

2024 Record: 4-3, 2-3 SEC

Head coach: Shane Beamer

Season Offensive Leaders:

Passing: QB LaNorris Sellers

2024 stats: 88-140, 968 yards, five touchdowns, four interceptions

Rushing: RB Raheim Sanders

2024 stats: 96 carries, 426 yards, 4.4 yards per carry, six touchdowns

Receiving: WR Mazeo Bennett Jr.

2024 stats: 19 receptions, 270 yards, 14.2 yards per catch, three touchdowns

Returning Defensive Leaders:

Tackles: DB Nick Emmanwori, 49 tackles

Interceptions: DB Nick Emmanwori, 4

Sacks: EDGE Kyle Kennard, 8.5

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