Texas A&M is searching for answers after a brutal start to SEC play, and one of the clearest changes so far has come up front. Wilkin Formby, a 320-pound veteran lineman who arrived from Alabama with starting experience, has shifted from right tackle to guard as the Aggies try to steady an offense that has gone off the rails.
That move matters because Texas A&M’s problems have piled up fast. After opening the 2026 season in the top 10, the Aggies have dropped out of the AP Poll entirely following back-to-back losses, and they even received zero votes to stay in the Top 25.
The offense has been unable to find any real rhythm against one of the toughest schedules in college football, and quarterback Marcel Reed has taken a step back in completion rate and turnovers. A lot of that has been tied to a rebuilt offensive line.
Formby’s adjustment wasn’t a surprise to him. After starting the season on the outside, he made it clear he’s willing to play wherever he’s needed, saying, “I'll do whatever it takes to win.” His move inside is meant to give Reed a cleaner pocket and more time before the rush collapses, which has been an issue when receivers still haven’t opened up.
There’s also a ripple effect in the rest of the line. Formby’s background on the right side should help last week’s starter, Lamont Rogers, get more comfortable at right tackle in SEC play. At the same time, Formby is expected to help create more room in the run game, which has shown only scattered signs of life so far.
That lack of explosive offense has been a real problem for the Aggies. Texas A&M ranks near the bottom this season in plays of more than 20 yards, and it will try to rediscover that spark against Arkansas, a team dealing with some of the same issues. The staff has already seen this kind of line reshuffling pay off before, with former star guard Chase Bisontis using a move from tackle to help launch himself to a second-round selection this past year.
The timing is tricky. A&M sits at 2-2 with the sixth-hardest remaining schedule in football, and Alabama, Missouri and Texas are still on deck. Injuries have added to the strain, which has made depth even more important as the Aggies try to stabilize things with the players they already have.
That’s the reality in college football. There’s no trade deadline fix, no veteran waiting to be called in from the sideline. Texas A&M has to solve this with the roster in front of it, and the hope is that a seemingly small move for Formby can help cool down one of the biggest fires on the team.
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