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'We Believe In Him!' Aggies' Mike Elko on Sticking with Marcel Reed vs. Arkansas Razorbacks in Week 5

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko defended quarterback Marcel Reed during his media session on Monday, confirming that the sophomore signal-caller will remain the starter despite consecutive conference defeats. The team's record dropped to two wins and two losses overall following a thirty-five to six blowout against LSU where the offense generated only one hundred ninety-seven total yards and failed to reach the end zone.

Reed struggled mightily with deep throws, connecting on just one of eight pass attempts traveling ten yards or further. Elko noted that the offensive struggles extend far beyond the quarterback position, pointing out that the unit suffers from a lack of explosive plays and relies too heavily on maintaining long, flawless drives.

Looking ahead, the Aggies return to action this Saturday night at Kyle Field to host the Arkansas Razorbacks while simultaneously commemorating the institution's one hundred fiftieth anniversary. Elko emphasized that his squad must unite and put in the necessary work to reverse their current trajectory.

With the program sitting at zero wins and two losses in SEC competition, the coach acknowledged the ultimate demand for tangible results as they prepare for the upcoming conference matchup.

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