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Everything Taurean York and Marcel Reed said after Texas A&M's 44-20 loss to South Carolina

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Texas A&M (7-2, 5-1 SEC) is no longer the last undefeated team in SEC play after Week 10, as the Aggies were blown out in every facet of the term on the road against South Carolina (5-3, 3-3 SEC) 44-20 after giving up 286 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

Coming into the game, redshirt freshman quarterback Marcel Reed earned his fourth start of the year after his performance against LSU the week prior. However, he struggled in the pocket, and his downfield accuracy remained an issue. South Carolina's defense most shut down the quarterback's running game outside of a couple of successful scrambles.

What hindered the offensive game was the loss of running back Le'Veon Moss early in the first half, as the junior left the field with an apparent knee injury but returned to the sidelines in street clothes, which might be a positive sign. Defensively, the Aggies were horrific against the run, mainly due to poor tackling and bad eye discipline against the quarterback option, allowing LaNorris Sellers to rush for over 100 yards.

Texas A&M will now enter the bye week with plenty of questions, but despite the loss, everything is still in front of them, tied atop the SEC at 5-1 with Georgia.

After the game, head coach Mike Elko, quarterback Marcel Reed, and linebacker Taurean York spoke to the media. Here's what both players had to say.

Taurean York on the lack of execution on defense

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Joshua Simon (6) runs after a reception past Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Trey Jones III (9) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Joshua Simon (6) runs after a reception past Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Trey Jones III (9) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

"I feel like after Tuesday and Wednesday, we weren't looking at LSU. We just didn't execute."

York on the Aggies' tackling issues

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Raheim Sanders (5) is brought down by Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe (3) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Raheim Sanders (5) is brought down by Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe (3) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

"Build up on course of the season. It felt like one man beat us. We weren't tackling with our technique. It starts with me."

York on moving on mentally to the bye week

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) hits South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) in the knees, drawing a personal foul penalty, in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) hits South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) in the knees, drawing a personal foul penalty, in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

"Losing always sucks… It's a long trip back to College Station. That game ended 30 minutes ago. We are onto the bye week."

York on South Carolina RB Raheim Sanders' big day

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Raheim Sanders (5) rushes for a touchdown over Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Raheim Sanders (5) rushes for a touchdown over Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

"Good player. A rising star in this league. That's their guy here in South Carolina. He excelled."

York on HC Mike Elko's message to the team

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

"We still have a lot of ball left."

QB Marcel Reed on when he found out he was the starter

"He told me Thursday afternoon after practice."

"I don't know what it's going to be moving forward."

Reed on his lack of running success against the Gamecock defense

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) scrambles against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) scrambles against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

"I don't think I had any opportunities to pull the ball. (South Carolina) game planned."

Reed on the Aggies' 68 penalty yards

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) passes against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) passes against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

"We have to be smarter. Coach tells us all the time that penalties can cost you the game."

Marcel Reed on what it was like playing inside Williams-Brice Stadium

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks students rush the field following their win over the Texas A&M Aggies at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks students rush the field following their win over the Texas A&M Aggies at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

"It's another field. I like playing on the road."

This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Everything Taurean York and Marcel Reed said after Texas A&M's 44-20 loss to South Carolina