FBS 2026: The Burning Questions That Could Upend the College Football World—Are You Ready?
3. Will Marcel Reed Develop as a Downfield Passer? Will Bryce Underwood?
When Texas A&M faced those Miami pass rushers in the CFP first round, Marcel Reed got eaten alive on passing downs and threw a game-ending interception in the Hurricanes’ end zone. Coach Mike Elko has recruited so well that there are no real questions about whether A&M can field a playoff-caliber defense or running game in most seasons.
But just like every other team that recruits in the Aggies’ weight class, the potential differentiator is at quarterback: Can that player elevate the offense by completing aggressive downfield throws? To date, the answer for Reed has been “not really.” On dropbacks of third or fourth down and 5+ yards, the Aggies had a 24.1% success rate that was second-to-last in the SEC last year.


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