The Texas A&M Aggies released their first report on student-athlete availability ahead of Saturday’s Southwest Classic against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Arlington.
Reuben Owens, running back – out
Tyreek Chappell, defensive back – out
Mark Nabou, offensive lineman – out
TJ Shanahan, Offensive Lineman – Out
Enai White, defensive lineman – questionable
Connor Weigman, quarterback – questionable
Bryce Anderson, defensive back – Possible
Miguel Mitchell, defensive back – out
Patrick Kutas, Offensive Line – Out
Andreas Parske, Tight End – Out
Kahle Brown, wide receiver – ejected
Ty Washington, tight end – questionable
Jaylon Braxton, defensive back – questionable
Hudson Clark, defensive back – questionable
Tyrell Reed Jr., running back – questionable
Monte Harrison, wide receiver – Possible
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said Wednesday that Kori Faaiu will start at center in place of Shanahan, but did not say who will be the backup center against the Razorbacks.
“Rather than just tell everyone on the planet what we’re doing, I think there are some options out there. I think there are some options behind Cori,” Elko said.
There isn’t much in the initial announcement beyond what Elko already revealed during his SEC weekly teleconference on Wednesday. Once the team releases its injury reports on Thursday and Friday, with a final report on Saturday, there may be more clarity on quarterback Connor Weigman and others’ availability, but Elko said he will make that decision on game day.
“He’s practicing right now. He’s progressing and getting better,” Elko said of Weigman on Wednesday. “We’re hopeful he’ll be available on Saturday. We’ll make a decision on that on game day.”
The Razorbacks will face No. 24 Texas A&M in Arlington on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CST. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
