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USA Today
19-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M freshman WR shines during Maroon & White spring game.
Texas A&M freshman WR shines during Maroon & White spring game. And just like that, the annual Texas A&M Maroon & White spring football game is over, and there were a few standout underclassmen who could work their way onto the field next season. It can be tough to evaluate players for several reasons. First, there is no true first-string roster on the field. Second, the ruleset limits the ability of the quarterbacks to extend certain plays due to the tight abundance of caution on quarterback safety. Lastly, there is an extremely vanilla playbook that does allow for a lot of creativity or no huddle. With that being said, we still have some players who shine on the offensive side of the ball. One player that caught everyone's eye was redshirt freshman Izaiah Williams. The wide receiver out of Florida saw limited playing time on the field last season, only logging one catch for 15 yards, but out of high school, he was known for his speed and athleticism. Those traits were on full display during the Spring game, with him hauling in several contested catches and being the most dynamic playmaker on the White squad. With the wide receiver room looking to fill in depth pieces behind KC Concepcion and Mario Craver, Williams had a case to be on the field for the 2025 season. College football is constantly changing, but the future looks bright for the Texas A&M receiver room for years to come. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1
USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UPDATE: Texas A&M 2025 spring game date, time, and channel announced
UPDATE: Texas A&M 2025 spring game date, time, and channel announced Due to weather concerns, the starting time of the annual Texas A&M Maroon & White Spring game has been moved up to 12:30 p.m. CT. Texas A&M football's 2025 offseason officially launches later this month. Spring practices begin on March 20 and culminate in the much-anticipated Maroon & White spring game on Saturday, April 19. Over the past two months, recruitment has been the center of attention as head coach Mike Elko and his team have meticulously assembled an exceptional lineup of future prospects for the 2026 class. Amidst the evolving college football landscape, discussions surrounding spring games persist, sparked by Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian's decision to forgo the Orange-White game in favor of an NFL-style offseason training plan. However, for the Aggies, the spring game remains a pivotal moment for growth and live-action reps, especially for redshirt sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed, who is slated to take the helm in the 2025 season following last year's bittersweet 1-4 finish after an impressive 7-1 start. While the time change won't affect the outcome, fans who plan to attend the game will now need to plan ahead. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
