We're thinking that Kyler Murray is going to get a second start at quarterback for Texas A&M.
The Aggies piled up over 500 yards of total offense against South Carolina on Saturday in a 35-28 win. That's the most yards A&M's offense has had all season.
Yeah, it's necessary to point out that South Carolina's defense isn't exactly one of the best in the SEC in 2015. But after two-straight losses and a lack of clarity at quarterback, A&M's offense was looking for a positive against the Gamecocks.
Murray didn't play last week against Ole Miss after he reportedly had a disagreement with A&M coaches during the team's loss to Alabama. He was named the starter for the South Carolina game Friday and responded with over 375 yards of total offense.
The freshman was 20-of-28 passing for 223 yards and a touchdown and also ran for 156 yards and a score on 20 carries. A four-star recruit in the class of 2015, Murray competed with Kyle Allen for the starting job in fall camp. While Murray got playing time, Allen, a sophomore, won the right to start. But in the past two games, Allen threw four interceptions, opening the door for Murray to capitalize.
As Texas A&M's offense looked good, the defense still has a few question marks. South Carolina had a chance to tie the game with 1:30 left. But a Perry Orth fumble (recovered by South Carolina) and an interception on back-to-back plays ruined the Gamecocks' chances.
The Gamecocks ran for 253 yards, including an Orth 66-yard touchdown run. Texas A&M has now given up over 200 yards rushing in three of the last four games. The only sub-200 yard game came against Mississippi State. Where the Bulldogs ran for 196 yards.
So yes, A&M is still flawed. But the Aggies are much less flawed if a full-dose of Murray is the missing ingredient to offensive success. At 6-2, Texas A&M can still make some noise in the West. Though with games against Auburn and LSU looming over the final four, a porous run defense needs to piece itself together for any chance at a 10-win season.
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