Miami Fans Fire Back After Trey Zuhn III’s Comments Spark War of Words with Texas A&M
It started with a few bold words from Texas A&M’s left tackle Trey Zuhn III - and now, Miami fans are making sure it doesn’t end quietly.
A couple of weeks back, Zuhn downplayed the threat of Rueben Bain Jr., Miami’s standout pass rusher. That comment didn’t just ruffle feathers - it lit a fire.
And if you know anything about Miami football culture, you know trash talk isn’t just tolerated, it’s practically tradition. From the swagger of the '80s to the confidence of today’s players and fans, the Hurricanes have always leaned into the heat.
Now, they’re turning it up.
Miami Fans and Alumni Join the Fray
The response from Miami fans has been loud, relentless, and - in true internet fashion - wildly entertaining. One fan took a jab at Texas A&M’s long championship drought, claiming that no one over the age of 86 in the Bryan-College Station area was even alive to witness the Aggies’ last national title. That’s not just a dig - it’s a full-blown history lesson with a side of sarcasm.
Former Miami offensive lineman K.C. McDermott, a Third-Team All-ACC selection in 2017, added his voice to the chorus. He called out what he sees as a lack of respect from the Aggies, even referencing Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko and their past run-ins.
“If I were Mike Elko, I’d hold a team meeting to address the lack of respect his team has for us,” McDermott posted on social media. “He needs to remember what happened to him in 2017 when he was disrespectful towards us lol.”
That tweet alone stirred up plenty of reactions - including one Texas A&M fan who jokingly suggested that Elko should give a full-blown speech on respecting opponents, and that it definitely wouldn’t be a waste of time.
Revisiting 2022: The Last Time These Teams Met
The last meeting between the Hurricanes and the Aggies in 2022 wasn’t exactly a highlight reel. It was a physical, grind-it-out kind of game - a slugfest that left fans on both sides with more questions than answers. But that hasn’t stopped Miami fans from pointing out that even with a younger, less experienced offensive line and quarterback, Miami held its own in a hostile environment.
One fan posted a breakdown of the 2022 starting O-line - including names like DJ Scaife, Jalen Rivers, and Jakai Clark - as a reminder that the Hurricanes didn’t fold under pressure at Kyle Field. The implication? If that group could hang in there, this year’s team might be even more up to the challenge.
Crowd Noise, Confidence, and a Dose of Reality
A recurring theme in the back-and-forth has been Kyle Field’s intimidating atmosphere. With over 100,000 fans packed in, it’s one of the loudest venues in college football. But as some Miami supporters are quick to point out, crowd noise doesn’t win games - execution does.
One fan summed it up bluntly:
“This obsession with crowd size is cope.
It is a variable, not a solution. No amount of yelling fixes busted coverages or a QB who cannot process.”
It’s a fair point. The crowd can rattle a young quarterback, sure.
But it can’t cover receivers or pick up blitzes. And Miami’s been in tough spots before.
The Bottom Line
This isn’t just about one quote from an offensive lineman. It’s about pride, history, and two passionate fanbases that don’t mind mixing it up. Miami fans are leaning into their legacy, embracing the underdog role, and firing back with the kind of confidence that’s defined the program for decades.
Texas A&M, on the other hand, is trying to reestablish itself under Mike Elko, with a defense that’s taken major strides and a fanbase that believes this team can make noise on a national level.
The talk is heating up - and if the game lives up to the buildup, we’re in for one heck of a showdown.