Mike Elko discusses quarterback depth amid Texas A&M struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko expressed concerns regarding recruiting quarterback depth amid the team's ongoing offensive struggles. In a recent game against LSU, starter Marcel Reed threw for only 106 yards in a 35-6 loss, raising questions about his performance and depth at the position. Despite the pressure, Elko is committed to Reed as the starting quarterback. He stated that recruiting effectively in the transfer portal has become nearly impossible in the current of college football, though examples exist of successful transfers stepping up under challenging circumstances. The Aggies continue to face issues at quarterback as the season progresses.
- •Mike Elko discusses quarterback recruitment challenges.
- •Marcel Reed had a subpar performance against LSU.
- •Elko remains committed to Reed as starting QB.
- •Concerns over Texas A&M's quarterback depth persist.
- •Other programs have seen successful quarterback transfers.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — 'It's impossible': Mike Elko on recruiting QB depth in the portal
"Amid quarterback concerns, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko gave his stance on recruiting quarterback depth in the transfer portal.
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