Texas A&M, without star running back Le’Veon Moss, took down New Mexico State 38-3 at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Quarterback Marcel Reed finished the day with 258 passing yards and two touchdowns, including a rushing touchdown. The Maroon and White sit at second in the SEC standings with a road trip to Auburn, Alabama to face the Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 before returning home for the highly anticipated Lone Star Showdown against the Texas Longhorns at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
Fans walk around the War Hymn Statue before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko gives a thumbs up to the crowd during Spirit Walk before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman (15) leaves the bus during Spirit Walk before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyler Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko greets kids in the crowd before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
A B-52H Stratofortress flies over Kyle Field before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
B-52H Stratofortress flys over the Spirit Walk before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
A fan takes a video of a B-52H Stratofortress flyover over Kyle Field before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
The Aggies greet fans during the Spirit Walk before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) greets fans during the Spirit Walk before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
The Aggies walk to Kyle Field before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M offensive lineman Ar’maj Reed-Adams (55) smiles before Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Reveille X and handler Josh Brewton run out with the team during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Reveille X runs out with the team during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Yell Leaders perform their wildcats during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Senior Yell Leader Jake Carter leads the crowd during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) and Texas A&M defensive lineman Albert Regis (17) tackle New Mexico State running back Seth McGowan (1) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M running back Amari Daniels (5) breaks a tackle as he makes a 71-yard touchdown run during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M tight end Tre Watson (84) catches a pass during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) smiles after a tackle during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M running back Amari Daniels (5) dodges defenders during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) gets tackled by New Mexico State safety Da’Marcus Crosby (2) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) wears the bonfire remembrance sticker on the back of his helmet during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M running back EJ Smith (22) gets tackled by a New Mexico State defender during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M wide receiver Jahdae Walker (9) runs down the sideline during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) hands off the ball to Texas A&M running back EJ Smith (22) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M wide receiver Jahdae Walker (9) points downfield after securing a first-down during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M place kicker Randy Bond (47) looks at the goalposts before attempting an extra point during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M running back EJ Smith (22) jumps over a New Mexico State defender during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive linemen Nic Scourton (11) and Shemar Stewart (4) react after a defensive stop during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M wide receiver Moose Muhammad III (7), Texas A&M offensive lineman Ar’maj Reed-Adams (55) and Texas A&M offensive lineman Kolinu’u Faaiu (61) celebrate after a touchdown during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M running back Amari Daniels (5) celebrates a touchdown made by Texas A&M wide receiver Moose Muhammad III (7) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) watches the quarterbnack as he presses New Mexico State offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete (71) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M running back EJ Smith (22) breaks a tackle during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M linebacker Daymion Sanford (27) and Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) sack New Mexico State quarterback Brandon Nunez (10) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
New Mexico State quarterback Santino Marucci (18) hands the ball off to New Mexico State running back Seth McGowan (1) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks to call a play during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Albert Regis (17) pursues New Mexico State quarterback Santino Marucci (18) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
New Mexico State running back Seth McGowan (1) absorbs a tackle made by the Texas A&M Wrecking Crew during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
New Mexico State offensive lineman AJ Vaipulu (51) helps New Mexico State running back Mike Washington (4) up during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko walks on the field during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) rushes past New Mexico State defenders during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates after a touchdown during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive back Dalton Brooks (25) sacks New Mexico State quarterback Santino Marucci (18) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M tight end Tre Watson (84) prepares fot a tackle during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) makes a throw during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive back Dalton Brooks (25) tackles New Mexico State quarterback Santino Marucci (18) as he throws the ball during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) tackles New Mexico State running back Seth McGowan (1) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive back BJ Mayes (20) and Texas A&M defensive lineman Rylan Kennedy (15) sack New Mexico State quarterback Santino Marucci (18) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Rylan Kennedy (15) tackles New Mexico State quarterback Santino Marucci (18) after he throws during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
The New Mexico State offense attempts to push past the against the Texas A&M Wrecking Crew during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
The Fighting Texas Aggie Band turns on their heels during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Reveille X lays on the field during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Cadets in the Corps of Cadets yell during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman (15) braces for a tackle during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) and Texas A&M defensive back Trey Jones III (9) bring down New Mexico State running back Mike Washington (4) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs toward the end zone during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Malick Sylla (92) smiles after making a tackle and losing a shoe during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (87) attempts to make a catch during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) makes a catch during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M long snapper Connor Able (49) warms up during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M running back EJ Smith (22) reaches for yards during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks for an open receiver during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) and Texas A&M wide receiver Noah Thomas (3) celebrate after a touchdown during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez talks to New Mexico State safety Tayden Barnes (3) after he commits an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) celebrates a first-down with Texas A&M wide receiver Jacob Bostick (11) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom (17) points toward the end zone during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
New Mexico State wide receiver Isaiah Abeyta (21) gets tackled by Texas A&M defensive backs Trey Jones III (9) and Bravion Rogers (19) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Malick Sylla (92) looks to the crowd during a timeout during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M linebacker Tristan Jernigan (32) dives to tackle New Mexico State quarterback Santino Marucci (18) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Rylan Kennedy (15) blocks a pass from New Mexico State quarterback Santino Marucci (18) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M defensive back Bryce Anderson (1) tackles New Mexico State wide receiver Jordan Smith (12) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M running back AJ DiNota (41) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M place kicker Drake Bhatia (94) laughs after making a field goal during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
The Queen of Aggieland Reveille X sits on the field during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Members of the Corps of Cadets sing the ar Hymn during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Members of the Corps of Cadets sing the ar Hymn during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York (21), quarterback Marcel Reed (10) and defensive back Dalton Brooks (25) gather for the Aggie War Hymn after Texas A&M’s win against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M wide receiver Jahdae Walker (9) and Texas A&M offensive lineman Ar’maj Reed-Adams (55) reacts on the field after Texas A&M’s win against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Texas A&M linebacker Danny Lockhart Jr. (54) looks back during the Aggie War Hymn after Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Texas A&M offensive lineman Aki Ogunbiyi (74), Texas A&M defensive lineman Rylan Kennedy (15) and Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) stand together during the Aggie War Hymn after Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)
Members of the Corps of Cadets sing the War Hymn during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
Texas A&M wide receiver Jahdae Walker (9) takes a selfie with fans after Texas A&M’s win against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)
Junior Yell Leader Kyler Fife smiles after Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)
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Hannah is an Agricultural Communication and Journalism junior from New Braunfels, TX. Hannah is serving her first semester as Assistant Photo Chief after spending time as a Battalion sports photographer. Before transferring to A&M, Hannah spent a year at Colorado Christian University working as a photographer for CCU Athletics. She is expected to graduate Fall of 2026.
Chris is a Journalism senior from Winnsboro, TX. Chris served as the Social Media Manager and Assistant Photo Chief prior to becoming Photo Chief for The Battalion’s photo desk. Before transferring to A&M in the Fall of 2023, Chris spent two years at Tyler Junior College, where he was Photo and Design editor for their student media, The DrumBeat. He is expected to graduate in May of 2026.