💔 The final game of the regular season for the Texas A&M Aggies—the high-stakes Lone Star Showdown against the rival Texas Longhorns—was set to be a titanic clash with potential College Football Playoff implications. For the Aggies, a victory would cap a historic regular season. However, the hopes of facing the Longhorns at full strength have been dashed by a devastating injury update.
The latest SEC availability report delivered what Texas A&M football fans feared most: both starting running back Le’Veon Moss and veteran linebacker Scooby Williams have been officially downgraded to OUT for the crucial rivalry game on Friday.
Doubts Turn to Certainty: Losing Two-Way Starters
Earlier in the week, the initial injury report for the Texas A&M squad provided a faint glimmer of hope, listing Moss and Williams as “doubtful”—a designation that suggested a slight possibility of participation. Both players have been sidelined since the Florida game, and Moss, in particular, was reportedly targeting the highly anticipated matchup as his return date from a left ankle injury.
The official downgrade to OUT means the Aggies will have to go on the road and navigate the hostile environment of Austin without two of their most dynamic senior starters. This double blow is considered the worst possible outcome for the team heading into the decisive SEC rivalry contest.
* Le’Veon Moss (RB): The loss of Moss is a significant blow to the Aggies’ offense. Despite missing multiple games, he remains a statistical leader, providing both a crucial physical presence in the ground game and exceptional consistency. Without their top back, the workload will once again fall heavily on talented underclassmen like Rueben Owens and Amari Daniels.
* Scooby Williams (LB): Williams is a highly productive and versatile force in the Texas A&M defense. His absence in the middle of the field impacts the team’s ability to defend both the run and contain mobile quarterbacks, a factor that could be crucial against a high-powered Texas offense.
Depth Chart Under Pressure
The veteran pair now joins senior safety Bryce Anderson (aiming for a redshirt) and other injured defensive backs on the sidelines. While the Texas A&M staff has been preparing for contingency plans, losing key starters on both sides of the ball for a rivalry game with such high stakes puts enormous pressure on the team’s depth chart.
The Lone Star Showdown is more than just a game; it is a battle for bragging rights and College Football Playoff positioning. To win this pivotal Black Friday contest, the Aggies will need stellar performances from their backup units and their healthy stars to overcome the impact of this disheartening injury update.