'We trust Conner Weigman' Texas A&M HC Mike Elko is sticking behind his starting QB
Texas A&M (6-1, 4-0 SEC) heads back to Kyle Field for what some now deem as the Aggies' toughest game on the schedule against 8th-ranked LSU, as the Tigers have also won six consecutive games after losing their home opener.
Behind veteran quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, LSU's offense has continued to improve. At the same time, the defense, minus star linebacker Harold Perkins, has looked better in some areas due to the play of sophomore backer White Weeks, who is currently second in the SEC in tackles with 68.
However, Texas A&M has been one of the best teams in the country, especially at home, since losing to Notre Dame to open the year. For the Aggies to get past the Tigers, starting quarterback Conner Weigman will need to elevate his play compared to what we saw during Saturday's 34-24 win over Mississippi State.
After completing 15/25 for 217 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, Weigman's bad footwork led to accuracy issues and poor decisions. Still, as we've seen through his last three starts, the redshirt sophomore should be trusted to fix his mechanical issues.
On Monday, head coach Mike Elko noted that Weigman was likely racing through his progressions while the relentless Mississippi State cowbells didn't help calm things down mentally.
"He just got out of wack with his progression on the other two that could've been picked, but I do think that a piece of football is that not every throw is going to be right. You don't come out of a game without stuff to correct."
While these are easily correctable issues, Elko stands firmly behind Weigman ahead of hosting LSU, knowing that his signal-caller has stood up to the challenge when highly ranked teams come to Kyle Field, including Texas A&M's 41-10 blowout win against then top 10-ranked Missouri.
"We trust Conner (Weigman), and Conner should trust himself because he's really talented. We want him to go through his progression and make the throws he's capable of making."
"He knows he has to protect the football. ... We're not shying away from throwing the football."
Texas A&M will host LSU at home on Saturday, Oct. 26th, at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.
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