With Texas A&M’s 2026 opener against Missouri State still a week and three days away, the latest SEC quarterback rankings are already stirring up the usual noise. On3 analyst Brooks Austin just dropped his Top 10, and as expected, plenty of fan bases have plenty to say about it. The biggest surprise for some is Alabama’s newly named signal caller Keelon Russell landing higher than many anticipated.
For Texas A&M, the conversation circles right back to Marcel Reed. The redshirt junior is entering his second full season as the Aggies’ starter after posting career highs of 3,169 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. That stat line, at least from this corner, came in above expectations.
Even so, Reed still has work to do. His late-game decision-making was a clear issue last season, and four of his 12 interceptions came in back-to-back losses to Texas and Miami in the first round of the CFP.
This offseason, he’s been working with private QB coach Jeff Christensen, and the early signs have been encouraging. Through 16 preseason practices, Reed’s mechanics have looked sharper, with his deep-ball accuracy and touch showing real improvement after those areas gave him trouble a year ago.
Still, that progress hasn’t moved the needle much in the rankings. Reed came in at No. 9 in Austin’s SEC list, and the bigger head-scratchers may be elsewhere. South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers at No. 4 and Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor at No. 8 feel like reaches, especially given Sellers’ uneven play and Taylor’s limited experience.
In Other News...
Texas A&M Just Backed Off A Fight With Major SEC Stakes
Texas A&M has chosen not to push back against the SECs new stance on former professional athletes, clearing the path for the Aggies to move on from Bryson Warren. Warren, who spent time in the G-League and never played college basketball, has entered the transfer portal after the conference ruled that players with a pro background like his are not eligible to compete in SEC basketball.
The bigger issue for Texas A&M was never just one roster spot, but the risk attached to standing its ground. The SECs penalties for schools that sign ineligible former pros are severe enough that the Aggies decided against challenging the conference, leaving Warren out of the picture and ending one potential test case before it could become a much larger fight. [Read more 🡒]
Texas A&M May Be Getting Back A Familiar Guard After All
Texas A&M may be in line to welcome back a familiar guard after all, with Rylan Griffen reportedly granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA and SEC that could open the door to an extra year of eligibility. Griffen has enrolled in classes at Texas A&M and, according to reports, intends to rejoin the basketball team for the 2026-27 season, giving the Aggies a possible boost from a player who already knows the program.
The timing is notable for a roster that just saw guard Bryson Warren depart, leaving a spot to be filled in the backcourt. Nothing is official yet, but Griffens situation adds another layer of intrigue to Texas A&Ms offseason planning, especially with the team trying to sort out its guard rotation and keep some continuity heading into the next chapter. [Read more 🡒]
Texas A&Ms New College Football 27 Ratings Send An Early Message
EA Sports College Football 27 has started rolling out its latest wave of player ratings, and Texas A&M is already giving fans a fresh talking point. The Aggies check in at 86 overall as a team, with wide receiver Mario Craver leading the way at 91 overall, a sign that the game sees him as one of the rosters clear headliners heading into the new cycle.
The updated player pool also brought in several newcomers for Texas A&M, including freshmen and sophomores Evan Jacobson and Caleb Tafua. Their initial ratings fall in the 74-to-77 range, which gives the Aggies a fairly solid baseline but also leaves room for a few younger pieces to make a bigger impression once the real season gets moving. [Read more 🡒]