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Mike Elko, No. 10 TAMU, trolled by CFB fans for surprise loss to Beamer, South Carolina | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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Texas A&M's hopes of competing in the first 12-team College Football Playoff are in jeopardy after Saturday night's upset of South Carolina.

South Carolina won 44-20 against the visiting Aggies, handing No. 10 Texas A&M its first loss to an SEC opponent.

Matt Dowell @MattDowellTV

South Carolina's win over Texas A&M is no surprise. This team has been knocking on the door all season.
South Carolina beats Texas A&M by 24? Yeah, I didn't see that coming

The loss ended Texas A&M's undefeated 5-0 streak against conference opponents. There are now no SEC teams that have suffered a loss to a conference opponent this season.

Dalton Mott @dmott225

Georgia, Texas, LSU, Texas A&M and Tennessee, all with a conference loss in the SEC. These last four weeks are going to make for one hell of an ending

Kenneth @TexasSports1015

Huge damage to playoff chances today. Iowa State, Penn State, Texas A&M, Pittsburgh, Clemson.

Texas A&M's defense struggled to limit South Carolina as the Gamecocks finished the game with 530 total yards, including 288 on the ground.

Tickle me, Elko @JiveMikeElko

I would really like to know how many tackles were actually missed tonight

Larry Van Loh @LarryVanLoh1

If A&M fumbles like they did tonight, Texas shouldn't worry about November 30th

The loss led to fan criticism of Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko, just a week after he received praise for his team's performance against conference rival LSU.

Heath Cline @Heath Radio

I'm not sure why Mike Elko thought it was a great idea to risk giving South Carolina the ball in FG range with a score down midway through the third quarter, but the Gamecocks appreciated it.

Scott Rabalais @RabalaisAdv

Mike Elko made it to fourth place twice in his 35 time, and A&M didn't make it both times. South Carolina turned those stops into 10 points. The Gamecocks lead the Aggies 30-20, 6:50 3Q.
Do you see a pattern here?

Nick Fink @finkn23

Just one more punt, Mike Elko. Only one more punt will bring A&M back in this game

Make Mizzou @PowerMizzoucom

Why does Mike Elko continue to strive for fourth place and first place on his own side of the field?

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer had a different ending Saturday night when he was swarmed by fans who stormed the field after the win.

The win was the Gamecocks' first Ranking victory under Beamer since the program's upsets against Tennessee and Clemson at the end of the 2022 season.

Ben Portnoy @bportnoy15

I don't think many people are surprised that South Carolina showed up, but I still think this is one of the most underrated teams in the country.
A few games away from beating Alabama and LSU and now a decisive win over A&M.
Shane Beamer has a squad of his own in Columbia.

Brad Crawford @BCrawford247

Can confirm South Carolina fans stormed the field. Goalposts fall.
Shane Beamer earned his first win over a top-10 team since 2022 and the losses to ranked teams are over.

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed went 18 of 28 for 206 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the loss. After his passing touchdown at the end of the second quarter, the Aggies failed to reach the end zone for the remainder of the game. Amari Daniels recorded 13 carries for 83 yards and a touchdown.

South Carolina signalman LaNorris Sellers, meanwhile, went 13 of 27 for 244 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, leading the Gamecocks to victory. Joshua Simon had four catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns, while Tonka Hemingway, Dylan Stewart and TJ Sanders recorded sacks.

The biggest matchup of the Texas A&M season is still to come. The Aggies are scheduled to face the rival Texas Longhorns in the season finale on November 30th.

Nick meals @Nickmeals

This will come down to the UT/UGA winner and the Texas/A&M winner, right?

Just an ND fan @xmannnn7

A&M will still be 9-2 coming into Texas, they have a good chance of going 10-2, don't write them off just yet

Thomas Payne @TPayne04

Still tied for No. 1 in the SEC, now I have to win. Honestly, it feels like Georgia fell by the wayside because of Beck's poor looks and will go to A&M, Texas, Tennessee and LSU

The first CFP rankings of the season will be released on Tuesday. The Aggies hope to beat New Mexico State, Auburn and No. 6 Texas to enforce their overall offer.

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