Brooks Austin analyzes Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed is under scrutiny as the team prepares for its season opener against Missouri State on September 5. Reed, entering his second full season as a starter, had a career-high 3,169 passing yards last year but struggled in the College Football Playoff, throwing zero touchdowns and two interceptions in losses to Texas and Miami. New offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins aims to utilize Reed's dual-threat capabilities more effectively, transitioning him to run-pass options outside the pocket. Analyst Brooks Austin reviewed Reed's gameplay, focusing on a recent loss to Texas to highlight areas for improvement.
- •Texas A&M opens the 2026 season against Missouri State on September 5.
- •Reed threw for 3,169 yards with 25 touchdowns last season.
- •Reed's poor performance contributed to Texas A&M's playoff losses.
- •Holmon Wiggins aims to improve Reed's play with RPO schemes.
- •Brooks Austin provided a breakdown of Reed's performance against Texas.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Watch 'The Film Guy' Brooks Austin break down Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed
"Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed needs to get back to playing like a true dual-threat, and CFB analyst Brooks Austin agrees in his latest breakdown.
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