Texas A&M’s offense has a new voice in charge, and Holmon Wiggins already sounds comfortable with what he’s seeing in the backfield.
Promoted from within, Wiggins is set to serve as the Aggies’ official playcaller in the 2026-27 season. Head coach Mike Elko has made clear he trusts him heavily, and Wiggins is beginning to get a feel for the pieces he’ll be working with as camp moves along.
“We have some really good pieces,” Wiggins said. “I'm excited about them. We're five days into camp, and we're starting to figure some things out.”
Wiggins came into the job with familiarity across the offense, having already worked with the wide receivers and served as offensive coordinator. Even so, the running back room remains one of the main areas he’s still sorting through as competition heats up in several spots.
At the center of that group is Reuben Owens, the projected No. 1 back on the depth chart. Wiggins pointed to the work Owens has put in and said the back is trying to reach the level he sees for himself.
“Rueben cares,” Wiggins said. “He has an idea of what he sees himself to be, and he didn't play to that standard.
This spring, this summer and in fall camp, he has put himself in a good spot. There's competition all over the place.
The biggest thing for us is making sure we run the ball consistently."
Owens is part of what Wiggins sees as a deep and crowded running back group. Jamarion Morrow and Tiger Riden Jr. are expected to take a step forward, while Carsyn Baker and KJ Edwards are also names Wiggins views as important pieces in the mix.
“You talk about the 'stable' as a collective,” Wiggins said. “That's a tremendous group.”
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