Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2 SEC) enters the final week of the 2024 regular season with its postseason hopes on the line as the Aggies host Texas on
Saturday night. The outcome of the game will determine whether the Aggies secure a spot in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia.
After a heartbreaking loss to Auburn in quadruple overtime, Texas A&M’s playoff aspirations were reignited by Alabama’s
unexpected defeat to Oklahoma, while Ole Miss also suffered a setback against Florida. With the SEC Championship in sight, head coach Mike
Elko and his team understand the importance of the Lone Star Showdown. “When you have two programs as prominent as these, so close to
each other, it just makes sense for them to play,” said Elko. “To finally be playing for this kind of stakes, it’s going to be electric on Saturday.”
With just days remaining before the game, Elko provided updates on several key injured players, including sophomore running back Rueben
Owens, and cornerbacks Will Lee III and Jaydon Hill, both of whom left the Auburn game early.
Injury Updates:
Texas A&M:
- Le’Veon Moss, RB: Out for the season
- Mark Nabou, OL: Out for the season
- Cyrus Allen, WR: Out for the season
- Tyreek Chappell, DB: Out
- Rueben Owens, RB: Doubtful
Texas:
- Pending SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report
Will Lee III and Jaydon Hill:
Elko reported that cornerbacks Will Lee III and Jaydon Hill, who played a combined 25 snaps against Auburn, are dealing with “minor issues” but are expected to return to the active roster for the Texas game.
Rueben Owens:
After being listed as doubtful and sitting out against Auburn, Rueben Owens has shown improvement, as he was seen “running and moving” in practice. Elko remains optimistic about his return, stating, “We’ll see where it goes” before making a final decision.