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Social media reacts to Texas A&M's Maroon & White Game
TL;DR
Texas A&M's Maroon & White Game showcased the team's progress under coach Mike Elko, despite an injury to linebacker Daymion Sanford. Former Alabama receiver Isaiah Horton impressed with over 80 receiving yards, while the team's quarterbacks had mixed performances.
Key points
- Texas A&M's Maroon & White Game was the final scrimmage of the offseason.
- Daymion Sanford's injury raised concerns for the team.
- Isaiah Horton had over 80 receiving yards and made impressive catches.
- Brady Hart and Marcel Reed showcased their quarterback skills.
- The Maroon team won the game 15-13.
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Texas A&M
Texas A&M's Maroon & White served as the final scrimmage of the offseason for third-year coach Mike Elko and his newly formed roster, hoping that the progress made on both sides of the ball over the last month would come to fruition on the field. However, the injury to senior linebacker Daymion Sanford placed a cloud over an already gloomy afternoon in College Station.
Still, former Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton put on a show, reeling in over 80 yards and making one of the more impressive catches you'll see this offseason off a back-shoulder throw from sophomore quarterback Brady Hart, who was equally impressive in the pocket.
Redshirt junior quarterback Marcel Reed didn't have a banner day, which was expected given Elko's plan to play every active quarterback on the roster, especially Brady Hart and freshman Helaman Casuga, but the Tennessee native made several impressive throws in the middle of the field, especially when connecting with star wideout Mario Craver.
Without getting too far ahead, Colorado transfer safety Tawfiq Byard stood out on defense, while freshman cornerback Brandon Arrington made one of the more impressive plays, creating a pass breakup off one of Marcel Reed's better deep passes on the day.
Again, Texas A&M's spring season can't be accurately graded, but heading into the summer, Daymion Sanford's health status will be the primary concern before fall camp begins in early August. After the Maroon team's 15-13 victory, here are the best social media reactions from Saturday's Maroon & White Game.
WR Isaiah Horton is the real deal, folks
Yeah, this is not something Texas A&M had last season. pic.twitter.com/qLapEA6dyi
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) April 18, 2026
Freshman CB Brandon Arrington impressed
Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed had a great deep ball to freshman WR Aaron Gregory about 35 yards down the field, but he couldn't quite come down with it after hitting the ground hard. Brandon Arrington in coverage. Best throw of the day from Reed.
Q&A
What were the highlights of Texas A&M's Maroon & White Game?
Isaiah Horton stood out with over 80 receiving yards, and quarterback Brady Hart made impressive throws, while the team faced concerns over Daymion Sanford's injury.
How did Daymion Sanford's injury impact the Maroon & White Game?
Sanford's injury cast a shadow over the game, raising concerns about his health heading into the summer and fall camp.
Who were the standout players in Texas A&M's Maroon & White Game?
Standout players included Isaiah Horton on offense and Tawfiq Byard on defense, along with impressive performances from quarterbacks Brady Hart and Marcel Reed.
What is the significance of the Maroon & White Game for Texas A&M's season?
The game serves as a final scrimmage to assess player progress and set the stage for fall camp, with particular focus on player health and team dynamics.
