Texas A&M got one encouraging update on its injury report heading into Saturday’s matchup with South Carolina.
Linebacker Noah Mikhail, who had been listed as questionable, has been bumped up to probable. The SEC says that designation means he is now “likely to play, barring any setbacks.”
Mikhail has been a steady presence for the Aggies, ranking second on the team with 36 tackles. He has also logged 1.0 tackle for loss, one pass breakup and two quarterback hurries.
Texas A&M will still be missing a few pieces. Wide receivers Terry Bussey and Kelshaun Johnson are out, along with offensive lineman Blake Ivy. Running back KJ Edwards and wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman remain questionable.
Edwards has emerged as Texas A&M’s top back as a freshman, leading the team with 360 rushing yards. He is averaging 6.5 yards per carry, best on the roster, and has scored two rushing touchdowns. The SEC defines a questionable player as “uncertain to play due to injury or condition.”
Bethel-Roman has appeared in five games this season and has seven catches for 56 yards. He has not played since Texas A&M’s 27-6 loss to Missouri on Oct. 10.
South Carolina’s report includes several absences of its own. The Gamecocks will be without defensive lineman Jordan Thomas, defensive back J’Zavien Currence, wide receiver Jayden Sellers, running back Matt Fuller, edge Kobby Sakyi-Prah, and offensive linemen Josiah Thompson, Dayne Arnett and Seth Smith. Wide receiver Donovan Murph is probable.
Texas A&M and South Carolina are set for a 2 p.m. CT kickoff Saturday, with the game airing on ESPN.
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