Texas A&M prepares for South Carolina after Week 9 bye

Texas A&M is on a bye week but keeps an eye on South Carolina and Oklahoma ahead of their next matchup. The Aggies, standing at 4-4 overall and 1-4 in SEC play under coach Mike Elko, will face South Carolina in Columbia next Saturday. The team has struggled offensively, as quarterback Marcel Reed has thrown eight touchdowns against eight interceptions. Meanwhile, Texas, needing to win out for a chance at the College Football Playoff, is favored against Mississippi State after recent tough losses, including one to unranked Oklahoma.

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