Texas A&M Football

Offense in Review: Auburn 42, Texas A&M 27

Nick Starkel took over at quarterback in the second quarter and provided a spark for the Aggies, but the stout Auburn defense proved too much on Saturday. Billy Liucci breaks down the state of the A&M offense in the wake of the loss.
By Billy Liucci
November 7, 2017
7.9k Views
Discuss
Story Poster
Photo by Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports

• Outside of a 40-plus yard run on the game's second snap, the A&M offense got off to another of its patented turtle-like starts, producing just 27 yards on the next 19 plays before Noel Mazzone made the decision to replace struggling true freshman Kellen Mond at quarterback with Nick Starkel. The offense began operating a little more smoothly from that point on, including producing 10 points in the ensuing two possessions, but the Ags' returns were still of the modest variety.

To continue reading, you must be a TexAgs Premium subscriber.
Try Premium for $1
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial
Discuss
Tags
Jim Turner Noel Mazzone Offense in Review Texas A&M vs. Auburn Damion Ratley Christian Kirk Keaton Sutherland Daniel LaCamera Keith Ford Trayveon Williams Roshauud Paul Nick Starkel
Show All
Kellen Mond Carson Green Football Texas A&M Auburn 2017
More Football
See All →
Rueben Owens II is ready to get back in front of the 12th Man
By Ryan Brauninger
B-Team: Picking games on the Week 5 slate, chicken nuggets & more
By Ryan Brauninger
SEC Round-Up: Alabama at risk of being 'painful mediocre' in 2025
By Olin Buchanan
Nuño's Notes: Auburn comes to Aggieland to face No. 9 Texas A&M
By David Nuño
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.