Everything Marcel Reed and Albert Regis said after Texas A&M’s 38-3 win over New Mexico State

On November 17, 2024By Littum

November 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs the ball in the first half against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC) took care of business in front of 105,815 fans at Kyle Field Saturday night against New Mexico State as the offense looked crisp for most of the first half with quarterback Marcel Reed under center, but on the first play without star running back Le’Veon Moss, junior RB Amari Daniels was benched after running for a 71-yard touchdown to keep him healthy down the stretch.

This was always going to be a “get real game” after A&M’s 44-20 loss to South Carolina in Week 10, knowing Marcel Reed would be in shotgun formation at a higher speed to (hopefully) gain rhythm in the passing game. While it was all pretty, the redshirt freshman finished 20-31 for 268 yards and two touchdowns, including a rushing touchdown on his final possession of the second half.

The positive surprise of the night was tight end Theo Melin Öhrström, who led the Aggies with five receptions for a career-high 111 yards, stretching the field while showing impressive athleticism. If this isn’t a fluke and a sign of Öhrström’s improvement, A&M’s passing may have found another weapon.

After the win, head coach Mike Elko, Marcel Reed and defensive lineman Albert Regis spoke. Here’s what both players had to say.

Albert Regis at DL Malick Sylla’s big night

30 September 2023; Arlington, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Chris Russell Jr. (24) and defensive lineman Malick Sylla (92) celebrate a sack of Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) in the second half at AT&T Stadium. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

“What you see is something I see Monday through Friday… Every day he shows up and works.”

Regis on Texas A&M’s 10 tackles for loss against New Mexico State

5 October 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Albert Regis (17) and linebacker Scooby Williams (0) stop Missouri Tigers running back Marcus Carroll (9) in the fourth quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

“That’s the way we planned things. Coaching is a big part of it, but we executed it.”

Regis to face Auburn on the road next Saturday night

November 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (87) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

“We’re always ready. Going to Auburn next week will be tough, but football isn’t easy.”

Marcel Reed on his up and down performance

“I think we came out strong. We executed where we needed to with the game plan. Got sloppy in the second quarter. I should have thrown that pick out, but you have to live with it.”

Reed on TE Theo Melin Öhrström’s big performance

November 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) moves during the first quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

November 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) moves in the first quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images — November 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) moves during the first quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

“Me and Theo (Melin Öhrström) are close. It’s great to see his improvement. Easy guy to throw to. Great mobility and hand

Reed on where he feels he has improved after his sixth start

November 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) passes the ball to running back Amari Daniels (5) in the first quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

“Being able to read the defense… Being a vocal leader and being able to direct the offense.”

Reed on freshman QB Miles O’Neill’s first touchdown as an Aggie

November 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Miles O'Neill (16) looks to throw the ball during the fourth quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images — November 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Miles O’Neill (16) looks to throw the ball during the fourth quarter against the New Mexico State Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

“It was amazing. It brought me back to the moment I had my first touchdown against ACU.”

Reed on WR Moose Muhammad III’s touchdown reception

November 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Moose Muhammad III (7) catches a pass for a touchdown as New Mexico State Aggies cornerback Keonte Glinton (7) defends in the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

“I love getting the ball to #7… I know he has a big catch radius.”

“He hasn’t had many touches and I said to him, ‘You knew I was going to give it to you’.”

This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Everything Marcel Reed and Albert Regis said after Texas A&M’s 38-3 win over New Mexico State