Texas A&M’s home defeat exposes problems on both sides of the ball
The Aggies lost 31–21 to Kentucky after leading 7–0, with Pro Football Focus grades pointing to issues in quarterback play, pass protection and defensive pressure.
Texas A&M’s 31–21 home loss to Kentucky turned a first-half 7–0 lead into a 28–7 deficit in the third quarter. The result came in coach Mike Elko’s third season, with the Aggies scheduled to face LSU next.
Quarterback Marcel Reed completed 53 per cent of his passes and threw two interceptions. Pro Football Focus gave him an offensive grade of 56.3 and a passing grade of 55.2.
The Aggies allowed 156 rushing yards, 252 passing yards and four touchdowns, according to the source material. PFF also recorded four defensive pressures and three sacks against Kentucky, while Texas A&M’s offence allowed 18 pressures.
Tight end Kiotti Armstrong, graded at 85.7 by PFF, and defensive lineman Landon Rink, graded at 81.8, were Texas A&M’s highest-rated players in the cited figures. Other notable grades included receiver Mario Craver at 76.3 and defensive lineman Bryce Perry-Wright at 76.6.
The figures leave Texas A&M with performance concerns to address before its scheduled meeting with LSU. The supplied material does not establish whether the defeat will have broader consequences for the programme.
