Texas A&M (4-5, 1-5 SEC) once again failed to hold a late lead during last Saturday's 17-9 road loss to South Carolina, as the Aggies couldn't reach the end zone for the third time in SEC play, matching the 1971 Texas A&M offense that did not score a touchdown in three conference games.

After racking up over 450 yards of offense against the Gamecocks, it's baffling how starting quarterback Marcel Reed has regressed to this level, while first-year offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins will reportedly retain his position for the rest of the season, based on coach Mike Elko's comments during Monday's press conference.

As miserable as the season has been, injuries have hurt the passing game, especially over the last two games, as junior wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman and sophomore wideout Kelshaun Johnson missed the South Carolina game, forcing freshman Aaron Gregory to play more snaps.

Marcel Reed has struggled in the passing game throughout the season, but played his best game against the Gamecocks, completing 25/43 passes for 251 yards, and should have thrown a touchdown to transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton, who dropped at least three passes that would have resulted in six points or kept drives alive.

Elko did not provide an injury update for Ashton Bethel-Roman or Kelshaun Johnson, which isn't a great sign heading into Saturday's home test vs. No. 13 Tennessee.

"No, no updates on those guys."

Knowing that Marcel Reed will continue to start, combined with Holmon Wiggins calling plays, the Aggies need every wide receiver available not just for development, but to provide the passing game a spark and help produce more touchdowns.