Texas A&M star QB is a finalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award

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Texas A&M’s success this season has been a full team effort on both sides of the ball. Still, no one can deny that starting quarterback Marcel Reed’s career year has taken the Aggies to the next level on offense, paired with the offseason additions of transfer wide receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver, who combined for over 1,700 yards and 13 touchdowns during the regular season.

After finishing 11-1, and 7-1 in SEC play, the lone loss to rival Texas resulted in the Aggies dropping four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings, and will now host Miami (FL) (10-2) on Saturday, December 20, set to host the Hurricanes in Kyle Field for the first time since the 2022 season.

For the Aggies to have any shot at making it to the quarterfinal round against No. 2 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, Marcel Reed will need to improve after his poor performance against the Longhorns, which included two interceptions and just 180 yards passing. Still, given his impressive regular season, throwing for a career-high 2,932 yards and 25 touchdowns, the redshirt sophomore has earned the fan base’s trust.

While Reed didn’t make the cut as a Heisman Trophy finalist, he is now a finalist for the prestigious Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, given annually to the top offensive player in Division I football. Despite one poor showing, Reed’s improvement as a pocket passer and leadership in the locker room have earned much-deserved praise.

The winner of the award will be announced on January 21, 2026.

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