Mike Elko Defends Aggies Offense Ahead of Critical Tennessee Showdown.
Tennessee · Texas A&MMORE: Ex Aggies Punter Braden Mann Makes NFL History in Wild Game The Aggies are 4-5 overall and 1-5 in SEC play, needing two victories in their final three games just to become bowl eligible.
And their biggest problem isn't difficult to identify. Texas A&M has failed to score an offensive touchdown in three of its last four SEC games.
Despite gaining 457 yards against South Carolina, the Aggies managed just three field goals. They rushed for 206 yards, including 137 from Rueben Owens II, but repeatedly failed to finish drives.
Elko acknowledged the frustration while defending his decision to retain Wiggins as the offensive play-caller. "I'm just doing what I believe is the best thing to give us a chance to be successful right now," Elko said.
KEY POINTS
- Mike Elko Defends Aggies Offense Ahead of Critical Tennessee Showdown.
- Mike Elko backs offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins as Texas A&M prepares for Tennessee, with red-zone failures and bowl eligibility adding pressure to Saturday's game.
- Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko isn't ready to shake up his offensive coaching staff, even as the Aggies' inability to score touchdowns threatens to turn a disappointing season into a complete disaster.
- Speaking Monday ahead of Saturday's matchup against Tennessee, Elko defended offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins and quarterback Marcel Reed following Texas A&M's 17-9 loss to South Carolina.