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Marco Jones praises Texas A&M's revamped offensive line ahead of season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:03 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Marco Jones praises Texas A&M's revamped offensive line ahead of season opener

Summary

Texas A&M sophomore Edge Marco Jones expressed confidence in the team's rebuilt offensive line, which features four new starters, just one week before the Aggies face Missouri State in their season opener. During a media session, Jones highlighted the performance of the offensive line in fall camp, indicating a strong group that can meet expectations. Head coach Mike Elko also commended the balance of experienced transfers and talented youth within the unit. Despite recent roster changes due to injuries and personal reasons, Texas A&M aims to build on its strong culture under Elko's leadership as the season approaches.

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•Marco Jones spoke positively about the new offensive line during a media event.
•The unit has four new starters likely sourced from the transfer portal.
•Jones noted the O-line's reliability and cohesiveness in fall camp.
•Texas A&M will face Missouri State on September 5 in their season opener.
•Injuries have affected the roster ahead of the 2026 season.

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9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Marco Jones praises Texas A&M's 'reliable' revamped offensive line

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Featuring four new starters, Texas A&M's revamped offensive line received plenty of praise on Thursday from sophomore Edge Marco Jones.
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