No. 3 Texas A&M (10-0, 7-0 SEC) is 10-0 for the first time since 1992 after mounting what is now the biggest comeback in both SEC (since 2004) and program history after defeating South Carolina (3-7, 1-7 SEC) 31-30 after trailing 30-3 at halftime.

Texas A&M star quarterback Marcel Reed, who played by far his worst half of football amid his young career, looked like a completely different player in the second half, passing for three touchdowns while using his legs to pick up a key fourth down that led to the Aggies' first touchdown of the day.

Before today, SEC teams were 0-286 after trailing by more than 27 points since 2004. For Texas A&M, this is by far the largest comeback in program history, and it further proved that, despite the poor start, this team is a National Championship contender that should receive more praise for the way they responded when the chips were down.

Texas A&M's defense, which shut out South Carolina in the second half, deserves substantial praise, recording four sacks and ten tackles for loss, including two key sacks during the Gamecocks' final drive.

The Aggies can breathe now, entering next week's home matchup vs. FCS Samford as a heavy favorite before facing the Texas Longhorns in Austin on Black Friday.

FINAL: Texas A&M 31, South Carolina 30

Total Yards: Texas A&M 503, South Carolina 388

South Carolina, after being outscored 28-0 in the second half, nearly pulled off the upset in the final minutes, but after Texas A&M's defense sacks QB LaNorris Sellers two times on the final drive, the Gamecocks' lack of timeouts led to the Aggies' biggest comeback in both SEC and program history.

Yes, Texas A&M now leads South Carolina after RB EJ Smith's TD (10:47 4Q)

Texas A&M has mounted a 28-0 run in the second half after trailing 30-3 at the half, as RB EJ Smith's red zone touchdown, as the Aggies have more than made up for what was a confusing first half. That's all I have for now. Wow. Texas A&M 31, South Carolina 30.

QB Marcel Reed finds TE Nate Boerkircher for his third second half TD (2:04 2Q)

Marcel Reed is playing lights out in the second half, finding WR Ashton Bethel-Roman for a 76-yard reception, leading to his TD pass to TE Nate Boerkircher to get within six points with just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter. South Carolina 30, Texas A&M 24.

Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed finds WR Ashton Bethel-Roman for second Aggie TD (4:18 2Q)

Texas A&M is back in the thick of things after Marcel Reed connected with WR Ashton Bethel-Roman for a well-thrown 39-yard touchdown strike, as the Aggies now trail by 13 with just over four minutes left in the third quarter. South Carolina 30, Texas A&M 17.

Texas A&M opens the second half with its first TD of the game (11:26 2Q)

Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed connected with underutilized WR Izaiah Williams for the Aggies' first touchdown of the game to cut the deficit to 20, as Reed picked up a 4th & 12 with his legs to keep the drive going. South Carolina 30, Texas A&M 10.

Halftime: South Carolina 30, Texas A&M 3

For this writer, I can't think of a worse performance from a Texas A&M team with this amount of talent, as starting quarterback Marcel Reed, whose Heisman campaign has officially ended, is playing with zero confidence and looking like a shell of himself after two interceptions, while the Aggie O-line has also struggled immensely.

For South Carolina, the Gamecocks are simply taking advantage of the Aggies' mistakes, which has led to an embarrassing 30-3 deficit that will have implications on Texas A&M's CFP standing if this result holds.

Game over? South Carolina connects on 80-yard touchdown reception (0:53 2Q)

Texas A&M now trails by 24 points with just seconds left in the first half, as South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers connected with speedy WR Nyck Harbor for an 80-yard touchdown that has basically put this disaster of game for the Aggies to bed. South Carolina 24, Texas A&M 3.

Texas A&M's disastrous first half continues (2:20 1Q)

After S Dalton Brooks' interception that gave the Aggies great field position, wide receiver KC Concepcion dropped a perfectly thrown ball that would have given the Aggies their first touchdown, and cut into the 17-point lead. Well, kicker Randy Bond's bad day continued, missed a chip-shot field goal, resulting in zero points after the turnover. South Carolina 20, Texas A&M 3.

South Carolina leads by three scores after a 41-yard field goal (9:32 2Q)

This game has gotten out of hand for the Aggies, as South Carolina dominated the home team on both sides of the ball, and while Texas A&M's defense forced a 41-yard field goal, the Gamecocks now lead 20-3 with just over nine minutes left in the first half.

Scoop & Score: South Carolina leads 17-3 after disaster strikes for Texas A&M (0:00 1Q)

Texas A&M's offense allowed South Carolina edge Dylan Stewart to burst his way into the backfield, shed his block, and force QB Marcel Reed to throw a backwards pass, leading to Nick Barrett finding the endzone to increase what is now a shocking lead. South Carolina 17, Texas A&M 3.

South Carolina finds the endzone off a 50-yard TD throw (5:28 1Q)

The Aggies aren't quite sleepwalking in the first half. Still, on third down and long, South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers found WR Vandrevius Jacobs for a 50-yard touchdown pass, as the Gamecocks took a 10-3 lead with just over five minutes left in the first quarter.

Texas A&M ties the game with a 41-yard FG (7:54 1Q)

Texas A&M's offense generated two explosive plays, including QB Marcel Reed connecting with WR KC Concepcion for a 43-yard reception, but South Carolina's defense responded in the red zone, forcing a Randy Bond field goal. Texas A&M 3, South Carolina 3.

South Carolina hits a field goal to open the game (11:10 1Q)

Texas A&M's defense stood firm after allowing an explosive trick play, which gave South Carolina good field position. However, senior edge Cashius Howell's third-down pressure forced a 36-yard field goal. South Carolina 3, Texas A&M 0.

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What channel is Texas A&M vs. South Carolina on today?

• TV Channel:ABC

• Livestream:Fubo (free trial) & ESPN App

The Texas A&M vs. South Carolina game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season. Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvoracek will call the game from the booth at Kyle Field, with Taylor McGregor reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include the ESPN App and FUBO , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Texas A&M vs. South Carolina time today

• Date: Saturday, November 14

• Start time: 11:00 p.m. CT (barring a weather delay)

The Texas A&M vs South Carolina game starts at 11:00 p.m. CT from Kyle Field in Bryan-College Station, Texas

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Pregame:

It was reported this morning by multiple sources that Texas A&M and head coach Mike Elko are finalizing a six-year extension to keep him in College Station for the long term amid Penn State's pursuit of the New Jersey native. This was the right move, not just based on what Elko has accomplished so far, but what he's building on the recruiting trail.

Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver, who was listed as a game-time decision against South Carolina, will reportedly play, according to ESPN insider Pete Thamel, who noted that he was seen warming up during the pre-game portion.

Texas A&M senior running back Le 'Veon Moss, who is expected to return during one of the final two games during the regular season, is looking good heading out of the tunnel to support his team and get ready to take the field sooner than later.

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