Aggie quarterback Reed throws four touchdown passes, leading No. 19 Texas A&M to victory against UTSA.
In a thrilling college football game played in College Station, Texas, No. 19 Texas A&M emerged victorious against UTSA with a score of 42-24. The Aggies displayed a dominant second half performance, pulling away from the Roadrunners after an initial close score of 17-21.
The opening quarter saw both teams exchanging blows. UTSA's Michael Petro kicked a 36-yard field goal, while KC Concepcion, a transfer from North Carolina State, scored the first touchdown of the game with a punt return. Marcel Reed, the Texas A&M quarterback, responded by finding Concepcion for a 31-yard TD catch, increasing the Aggies' lead to 14-3.
Robert Henry Jr., UTSA's running back, racked up 177 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. His 15-yard touchdown run in the second quarter narrowed the gap to 14-10. However, Reed, who also finished as the game's top rusher with 39 yards on eight carries, threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Mario Craver, marking the second scoring hookup between the two. This put Texas A&M back in the lead at 21-10.
The second half started with a bang as Henry ran for a 75-yard touchdown at the start of the third quarter, making the score 21-17. But the Aggies quickly pulled away, with EJ Smith scoring a 3-yard touchdown run and Theo Melin Ohrstrom scoring on fourth-and-goal from the UTSA 1, extending the lead to 35-17.
In the final moments of the game, AJ Wilson scored a 34-yard touchdown for UTSA on a pass from backup Brandon Tennison. However, it was too little, too late for the Roadrunners, as Texas A&M secured the victory with Reed's fourth touchdown pass to Craver, a transfer from Mississippi State, who had eight catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns in the game.
This win marks another successful outing for Texas A&M, who continue to impress in the college football scene. UTSA, despite the loss, showed resilience and promise for future games.
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