Recap, highlights from Texas A&M's Maroon & White Game

COLLEGE STATION, TX. — Texas A&M's 2026 spring season came to a close on Saturday during the annual Maroon & White Game, as third-year head coach Mike Elko will likely walk away from the final scrimmage with mixed emotions after senior linebacker and one of the program's five team captains, Daymion Sanford , left the game with an apparent lower-body injury, and was carted off the field.

Still, several offseason transfer additions, led by Alabama transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton , all looked like immediate upgrades, while junior star wideout Mario Craver 's elite speed and quickness was also on full display. On defense, transfer safety Tawfiq Byard was all over the field, while transfer edge Anto Saka also recorded the teams first sack of the game.

In the backfield, sophomore running back Jamarion Morrow was highly impressive, and could compete for the starting job with senior Rueben Owens this fall. Heading into the summer months, Daymion Sanford's injury status will continue to loom large, as the Katy, Texas native was widely viewed as the Aggies' best defender.

FINAL SCORE: 15-13 Maroon team win

As stated below, freshman quarterback Helaman Casuga led the Maroon team down the field after several third and fourth down conversions, eventually hitting tight end Luke Braden for the game-winning touchdown, and providing the Aggie fans in Kyle Field something to celebrate after linebacker Daymion Sanford's brutal injury.

Maroon team walks off with a 15-13 win after freshman QB Helaman Casuga's end zone strike

Wow! What a way to end Texas A&M's spring season, as freshman QB Helaman Casuga hit TE Luke Braden for the game-winning touchdown to officially send the Aggies into the summer months.

Transfer kicker David Olano hits second field goal to put White team up by four

It's hard to say how important it's been to watch both kickers successfully nail their attempts on Saturday, as Daymion Sanford's injury has taken much of the oxygen out of Kyle Field, but finding some positives starts with the special teams' success. White team 13, Maroon team 9.

Halftime:

The White team leads the Maroon team 10-9 heading into the second half, and so far, Alabama transfer WR Isaiah Horton has lived up to the hype, leading the game with three receptions for 79 yards, averaging over 16 yards per catch. On defense, transfer LB Ray Coney and sophomore linebacker Noah Mikhail, who recorded a pick-six off of freshman QB Helaman Casuga, have both looked the part.

In the backfield, sophomore running back Jamarion Morrow has elevated his game, leading the game on the ground with several explosive runs.

Senior LB Daymion Sanford was injured on the final play of the first half

Heading into halftime, Texas A&M's star linebacker went down with an apparent leg injury and was brought out on a cart with an air cast on his leg.

Maroon team kicker Asher Murray nails a 53-yard FG

Outside of wide receiver Isaiah Horton's impact, both kickers have been putting on a show, as Asher Murray hit his third field goal of the game, as the freshman looks like a long-range weapon in 2026.

Maroon team hits another field goal to chip away

White team QB Brady Hart continues to look the part, connecting with Alabama transfer WR Isaiah Horton, who has already reeled in several impressive catches. However, the offense failed to finish in the red zone, resulting in Asher Murray's 28-yard field goal.

Maroon team freshman QB Helaman Casuga throws a pick-six

The White team now leads 10-3 after freshman signal caller Helaman Casuga threw an interception to sophomore linebacker Noah Mikail, who made his way to the end zone for the first touchdown of the game.

Maroon team responds with a field goal

Sophomore quarterback Brady Hart made several impressive throws, including a strike to WR Ashton Bethel-Roman with pressure in his face. However, the Maroon offense couldn't convert in the red zone, resulting in kicker Asher Murray hitting a 39-yard field goal attempt.

White team hits field goal to open the game

Transfer kicker David Olano hit a 49-yard field goal after White team QB Marcel Reed and running back Jamarion Morrow led the offense down the field, allowing the new kicker to show off his leg. White team 3, Maroon team 0.

What channel is the Texas A&M Maroon & White Game on today?

• TV Channel:SEC Network +

• Livestream:ESPN App

Texas A&M vs. Maroon & White game time today

• Date: Saturday, April 18

• Start time: 11 a.m. CT

Pregame

Redshirt junior QB Marcel Reed is warming up in his new cleats.

Texas A&M's loaded wide receiver rotation now features Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton.

Freshman RB KJ Edwards should see the field more than most on Saturday.

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