Aggies Battle Injuries, Build New Line | Texas A&M Aggies Football News

Texas A&M’s season opener against Missouri State looms in just eight days, but the Aggies face a tough roster shakeup as two key players—Chace Sims and Tiger Riden Jr.—will miss the entire season due to injury. Additional departures include offensive lineman Nelson McGuire and wide receiver Jerome Myles, both leaving for personal reasons. Despite these setbacks, optimism runs high, especially on the offensive line, where rising sophomore Marco Jones raves about the revamped unit’s cohesion and reliability. Coach Mike Elko credits the blend of experienced transfers and young talent—including former SEC starters and top recruits—for building a strong foundation. With projected starters like Coen Echols, Mark Nabou, Trovon Baugh, and Wilkin Formby anchoring the line, the team is focused on moving forward and hitting the ground running. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d9ef7a1d78b107f