Texas A&M’s backfield picture is opening up, and Jamarion Morrow is making sure his name stays in the conversation.
With Le'Veon Moss and Amari Daniels now both out of College Station and into post-college life, the Aggies’ running game is moving toward Rueben Owens as the clear lead option for Mike Elko’s offense in 2026. Owens missed nearly the entire 2024 season because of a lower leg injury, but he still finished as Texas A&M’s rushing leader with 639 yards and looks like the favorite to open the year as RB1.
Morrow, though, has given the staff something to think about. The sophomore logged just 43 carries for 181 yards in the 2025 season, but his limited work flashed real upside.
One of the clearest examples came in Texas A&M’s 49-25 win over LSU in Baton Rouge, where he ran for 26 yards on three carries and scored a rushing touchdown. He also added a 24-yard catch that ended in another trip to the end zone as the Aggies stayed undefeated against their conference foes.
His versatility showed up again in other games against Mississippi State, Samford, and Florida. Against the Gators, Morrow scored a receiving touchdown, reinforcing that he can do more than just handle handoffs.
That skill set has carried over into fall camp, too. Texas A&M recently posted a clip of Morrow slipping between two teammates with a spin move, along with the caption, "Can't catch @JamarionMorrow," and a gust-of-wind emoji.
So does Morrow have a real shot at taking the job from Owens? It’s possible.
Much of that will depend on how fall camp unfolds and how both backs start the season. If the Aggies decide to lean on a two-back setup again, Morrow could still have a major role, especially on wheel routes and other pass plays out of the backfield.
Ultimately, the decision belongs to the coaching staff. However it shakes out, Texas A&M should be in good shape with whichever back is taking Marcel Reed’s handoffs when the 2026 season opens on September 5 against Missouri State.
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