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Texas A&M alum Johnny Manziel’s message before historic comeback goes viral
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At halftime of their Saturday clash against fellow SEC school South Carolina, the Texas A&M football program's hopes of an undefeated season looked rather bleak. The visiting Gamecocks led the Aggies 30-3 after two quarters. It looked like Texas A&M was going to fumble their opportunity at both an SEC title and a College Football Playoff berth. However, a message from former Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel , shared by the official athletics page on X, formerly Twitter, could have helped spur the home team to their biggest comeback win in program history .
"Ya heard him," posted the official account. "The Ags don't quit 😤."
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The Aggies indeed did not quit. After only scoring via a Randy Bond 40-yard field goal in the first quarter, it looked as if Texas A&M's season was about to sustain a major blow. Then, a three-touchdown third quarter helped narrow the visitors' lead to six, 30-24. A four-yard touchdown run from running back EJ Smith early in the fourth quarter provided the defense with all the help it would need to seal a one-point victory for the third-ranked Aggies. Can Texas A&M finish off its first undefeated season since 1939 in the next two weeks?
Texas A&M on verge of clinching first-ever CFP spot
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Not even in the reign of Manziel did the Texas A&M football program complete such a comeback. The former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round draft pick was one of college football's most electric players during his time in College Station. Under current head coach Mike Elko, who recently signed a fresh contract extension, the Aggies finally feel like the sleeping giant so many have predicted they'd be.
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To start a season 10-0 in the SEC is one of the toughest feats in college football. Texas A&M has one more home game against Samford, followed by a trip to longtime rival Texas, to close out the season. With a win against Samford almost certain, you can bet that Texas fans around college football want to see the Longhorns end the Aggies' bid at a perfect season. Will Elko and his program clinch not only their first bid at an SEC title, but a spot in the CFP as well? If so, Saturday's record-breaking comeback will be just the latest story in a season filled with triumphs.
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