Texas A&M defeats Arizona State 48-20 behind two defensive touchdowns

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Texas A&M defeats Arizona State 48-20 behind two defensive touchdowns
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Texas A&M moved to 2-0 on the season with a 48-20 victory over Arizona State at Kyle Field on Saturday. While Arizona State recorded 369 yards of total offense compared to 255 for the Aggies, Texas A&M secured the win through defensive production. Marco Jones and Julio Humphrey returned interceptions for touchdowns in the fourth quarter to swing momentum. Quarterback Marcel Reed threw for 163 yards and three touchdowns, overcoming an offensive line performance that head coach Mike Elko indicated needs improvement. The Aggies committed only one penalty in the game, marking a shift toward more disciplined play compared to previous outings. Arizona State struggled to counter the Texas A&M defensive rotation, which utilized depth to mitigate fatigue throughout the contest.

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  • Texas A&M defeated Arizona State 48-20 at Kyle Field.
  • Marco Jones and Julio Humphrey scored fourth-quarter touchdowns off interceptions.
  • Marcel Reed recorded 163 passing yards and three touchdowns.
  • The Aggies committed only one penalty during the game.
  • Terry Bussey led the team with 58 receiving yards.
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