Official results of the 2024 SEC Championship Game

Marcel Reed Leads Texas A&M to 38-23 Win Over LSU, Takes First Place in SEC

Oct 27, 2024, 02:28 AM

In a pivotal SEC showdown, No. 14 Texas A&M defeated No. 8 LSU 38-23, securing first place in the conference standings. Trailing 17-7 in the second half, Texas A&M benched starting quarterback Conner Weigman in favor of backup Marcel Reed. Reed's dynamic performance, including three rushing touchdowns, ignited a 31-point second-half surge for the Aggies. BJ Mayes contributed significantly with two interceptions, both leading to touchdowns. LSU's Garrett Nussmeier threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns but was ultimately outmatched. Texas A&M's head coach Mike Elko praised the team's resilience and highlighted the program's authenticity in his post-game comments. The Aggies are now 7-1 overall and 5-0 in SEC play.