Seth Dowdle

Seth Dowdle

Joined: Aug 27, 2026

Seth Dowdle graduated from TCU with a degree in sports broadcasting and journalism and joined On SI in 2025. In addition to writing for Texas A&M On SI, he writes for MLB On SI and is also the editor-in-chief at The Football Corner.

Sep 5, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko walks onto the field during a time-out in the first quarter against the Missouri State Bears at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back KJ Edwards (0) celebrates after scoreing a touchdown with tight end Richie Anderson III (84) during the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Jul 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Sep 19, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko speaks with a member of his coaching staff during a time-out in the fourth quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko watches play against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Texas A&M entered 2026 expecting to contend. Halfway through the season, the Aggies have to stop searching for excuses and accept what the results are telling them.

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Texas A&M has plenty of offensive problems beyond its quarterback, but Marcel Reed’s regression has reached a point where the Aggies can no longer avoid asking difficult questions.

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker TJ Smith (30) reacts on the bench against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Mike Elko proved only a year ago that Texas A&M can compete at a high level. Somehow, that has made the Aggies’ 3-3 start feel even more difficult to explain.

Oct 10, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies kicker David Olano (24) scores a field goal against the Missouri Tigers during the second half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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There weren’t many positives to take from Texas A&M’s 27-6 loss to Missouri, but a few Aggies still managed to make an impact.

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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The Texas A&M Aggies have already seen what their offense can look like when Marcel Reed is put in situations that fit his game. Now they need to rediscover that formula before too much of the season slips away.

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Marcel Reed can erase plenty of problems for the Aggies, but Texas A&M needs an offense that can function without constantly asking him to do it.

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; A detail view of a Texas A&M Aggies helmet on the sideline during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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The Texas A&M Aggies could once again be without one of their most important offensive weapons as they prepare for a road test against No. 14 Missouri.

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko looks on during a time-out in fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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The Texas A&M Aggies needed something positive after back-to-back SEC losses and their coach made clear Saturday that relief was not the word for it.

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Carsyn Baker (5) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

The Texas A&M Aggies got the response they desperately needed Saturday against Arkansas. Beating No. 14 Missouri would turn simple survival into something much more meaningful.

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back KJ Edwards (0) runs the ball as Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Ben Bogle (44) attempts a tackle during the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Texas A&M finally got the response it had been searching for Saturday night, setting up bigger questions about what comes next.

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs the ball as Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Shelton Lewis (2) defends during the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

The Texas A&M Aggies returned to the win column in dominant fashion Saturday night, setting up a bigger question about what comes next.

Oct 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies safety Marcus Ratcliffe (3) and teammates celebrate the win against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Texas A&M returned to the win column Saturday night, but the final score only tells part of the story.