Texas A&M Gets a Major Boost as Le’Veon Moss Returns to Practice Ahead of CFP Clash with Miami
For weeks, Texas A&M fans have been holding their breath, hoping for any sign that standout running back Le’Veon Moss might be ready to return. After going down with an ankle injury against Florida and missing the final six games of the regular season, Moss’s absence has been felt-especially in matchups where physicality at the line of scrimmage was at a premium.
Yes, the Aggies’ run game has had its moments in his absence-most notably against Missouri-but there’s no question that Moss brings a different kind of edge. He’s the kind of back who doesn’t just move the chains-he sets the tone. And now, just in time for the College Football Playoff showdown against Miami, it looks like Moss is back.
Moss Spotted Practicing, Looks Ready to Roll
On Monday, a 15-minute open viewing window at practice gave Aggie fans exactly what they were hoping for: Moss back on the field, moving well, and looking close to full speed. It was the first time he’d been seen practicing since suffering that left ankle injury, and the timing couldn’t be better.
There had been whispers-rumors, really-that Moss might be sitting out not because of injury, but to preserve his draft stock. In today’s college football landscape, that kind of speculation isn’t uncommon.
But based on what we saw at practice, those rumors can be put to bed. Moss was active, engaged, and looked like a player preparing to suit up for the biggest game of the season-not one already eyeing the next level.
If there were any truth to the idea that he was intentionally sitting out, it’s hard to imagine head coach Mike Elko allowing him to participate in full-team activities. Moss being a full participant speaks volumes-not just about his health, but about his commitment to finishing the season with his teammates.
What Moss Brings to the Table
Moss’s return brings a dynamic that’s been sorely missed. He’s a punishing runner with elite vision and the kind of burst that makes defenders second-guess their angles.
He doesn’t just wear down defenses-he breaks them. And in a playoff setting, where every yard matters and physicality often decides outcomes, that’s a game-changer.
The Aggies have depth in the backfield, no doubt. But Moss is the tone-setter.
He’s the guy who can take a second-and-six and turn it into a statement run that energizes the sideline and demoralizes the defense. Against a Miami front that’s athletic and aggressive, having Moss back in the rotation gives Texas A&M a real edge.
Aggies Trending Toward Full Strength
And it’s not just Moss. Monday’s practice also featured two other key contributors who’ve been sidelined: linebacker Scooby Williams and safety Bryce Anderson.
Both are senior leaders. Both missed the second half of the season.
And both were back on the field, signaling that-for the first time since the Notre Dame game-Texas A&M might finally be at full strength.
That’s a big deal. The Aggies have battled through injuries and adversity all season.
Getting healthy at exactly the right time? That’s the kind of development that can shift the playoff picture.
Looking Ahead
With Moss trending toward playing and key veterans returning on defense, Texas A&M is entering the CFP with momentum-and, perhaps more importantly, with its identity intact. This is a team built on physicality, toughness, and balance. Getting Moss back in the backfield reinforces all of that.
The Hurricanes will have their hands full. Because if Moss is anywhere near 100%, the Aggies just got a whole lot more dangerous.