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Texas A&M Coach Mike Elko on South Carolina: ‘Unlike Anything We’ve Seen’

Harry November 3, 2024

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko He makes it clear how he feels about the South Carolina Gamecocks’ departure meeting in Columbia on Saturday.

Heading into this week’s game, Elko emphasized how tough a challenge it will be to march into Williams-Brice Stadium and get a win to stay atop the SEC.

“Our attention is turned to what will be an extremely challenging task this week, playing a really, really talented, really, really good South Carolina team on the road at night, so we are prepared and excited for the next challenge,” Elko said. Elko said. .

Gamecocks defense They have one of the best pass rushers in the country in EDGE Kyle Kennard, who leads the SEC with 8.5 sacks, which is also good for fourth-most in the country. South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart also has 4.5 sacks this season.

“Their ability to impact football games is unlike anything we’ve seen this year,” Elko said. “… This is a really talented football team.”

On Wednesday’s episode of The Aggie Football Hour, Elko reiterated that the Gamecocks’ full attention is on Texas A&M. South Carolina has been inconsistent this season, but when head coach Shane Beamer’s group is at its best, they can compete with the SEC’s elite.

“They are really talented on defense and they have a playmaker who can run anywhere on offense,” Elko said. “This is a really scary group.”

The Aggies and Gamecocks will kick off Saturday in Columbia at 6:30 p.m.