Aggies Beat Warhawks 47-3: Live Game Log
After a disappointing lackluster effort in a double-digit loss to the Miami Hurricanes in Week 2, Texas A&M is happy to see the college football calendar flip to Week 3. The Aggies will face the UL Monroe Warhawks at the friendly confines of Kyle Field in what has now become a must-win matchup if they are to salvage their 2023 season.
The Warhawks enter the week at 2-0 with wins to start the season over the Army Black Knights and Lamar Cardinals. UL Monroe features a stifling defense that has allowed just 13.5 points per game while its offense is dominating with more than 200 rushing yards per contest.
While this might seem like a lopsided matchup when looking at rosters, the Warhawks are no strangers to besting Power Five opponents. They beat Wake Forest in 2013 and 2014, Arkansas in 2012, and, of course, the famous win over the Crimson Tide in coach Nick Saban's first season in 2007.
If the Aggies can limit big plays from the Warhawks offense it should be able to take care of business easily. Splash plays allowed to the Miami Hurricanes' offense is partly what led to the A&M defeat. The Aggies' defense should also focus on slowing down the Warhawks' tandem running game of Hunter Smith and Isaiah Woullard.
The Warhawks, on the other hand, will need to create turnovers. Texas A&M turned it over twice last week against Miami, and the Hurricanes capitalized on both, scoring 10 points off the two turnovers.
Through two games, ULM has created seven turnovers and scored 17 points off of them. Linebackers Ja'Terious Evans, Austin Goffney and Max Harris and safety AJ Watts all have one interception, while defensive lineman Jaylan Ware and cornerback Car'lin Vigers and Lu Tillery have all recovered fumbles.
A&M is 4-0 all-time against UL Monroe, with an average score of 39-14. The Aggies will need to continue that trend in order to save an already sinking season.
The area around Kyle Field is expecting inclement weather and there could be a delay to the 3 p.m. CT kickoff.
"WEATHER UPDATE | A strong storm is approaching the @TAMU campus with lighting and high winds. Everyone is asked to seek safe shelter indoors from the storm. Those attending today's game can seek shelter inside Kyle Field for ticketed guests, the Memorial Student Center and Reed Arena’s North and East entrances. More updates to follow as we approach kickoff, which is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT."
The game should kick off at approximately 3:15 p.m. CT per officials, but now that has been moved to a 4 p.m. CT kickoff barring any further delays.
Live game updates will appear here after kickoff...
FIRST QUARTER: Aggies 10, Warhawks 0
The Warhawks start with the ball at its own 25 after the touchback.
The Aggies hold ULM to a three and out and the punt goes to the A&M 23.
Amari Daniels runs for seven and Jake Johnson catches a nine-yard pass. Max Wright catches for 12 then Weigman hits Jahdae Walker for 22 to the ULM 15.
FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Randy Bond is good from 30 yards for an Aggies 3-0 lead. The scoring drive goes 11 plays and 65 yards in 5:00.
Bond kicks the ball into the end zone for a touchback.
On 3rd and 7 from the TAMU 40, Wright passes incomplete to Wiley. The Punt goes 30 yards, fair caught by Smith at the TAMU 10.
Daniels runs for six, then Weigman finds Smith for 23 to the TAMU 39. Weigman then finds Daniels for 14 more.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Weigman finds Walker for 12 yards and a touchdown. The extra point is good for a 10-0 Aggies lead. The scoring drive goes 90 yards in eight plays and takes 3:38 off the clock.
The Warhawks take over from their own 25 after the touchback.
END OF FIRST QUARTER
SECOND QUARTER: Aggies 27, Warhawks 3
Wright hits Powell for 37 yards to the TAMU 10.
FIELD GOAL WARHAWKS: The McCormick field goal is good from 29 yards for a 10-3 Aggies lead. The scoring drive goes 69 yards in nine plays and takes 4:07 off the clock.
A&M takes over from their own 26. On 3rd and 5 from the TAMU 31, Weigman finds Smith for 32 yards to the ULM 37 and a first down.
Owens runs for nine, then Weigman hits Walker for 15 to the ULM 19.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Weigman scrambles for 19 and a touchdown. The scoring drive goes 74 yards in eight plays and takes 3:32 off the clock.
ULM takes the ball from its own 25.
The Aggies defense holds the Warhawks to another three and out. The punt goes to the TAMU 27.
Moss runs for six then Weigman hits Walker for 37 yards to the ULM 30 for a first down.
On 3rd and 2 from the ULM 22, Weigman finds Walker for 13 yards and a first down.
FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Bond is good from 23 yards for a 20-3 Aggies lead. The scoring drive goes 67 yards in nine plays and takes 3:28 off the clock.
ULM starts at its own 25.
Hunter Smith runs for 15 yards to the ULM 35.
AGGIES Timeout (#2) with 2:10 left in the half
On 3rd and 14, Wright passes to Howell for jut three yards.
The Warhawks' punt goes 20 yards to the A&M 37.
Weigman hits Smith for 21, then again for 25.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Daniels rushes for one yard and a touchdown. The scoring drive goes 63 yards in six plays and takes 1:12 off the clock.
END OF HALF
THIRD QUARTER: Aggies 37, Warhawks 3
The Aggies begin the second half with the ball at their own 25.
Daniels runs for six and Weigman finds Muhammad III for 15 yards.
FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Bond is good from 34. The scoring drive goes 32 yards in eight plays and takes 3:54 off the clock.
Bond kicks into the end zone for a touchback.
The Warhawks go three and out again and punt to the TAMU 40, Owens returns to the TAMU 49.
Owens runs for nine, then Weigman finds Muhammad III for eight, then Jake Johnson for 12 to the ULM 41.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Owens runs for 21 yards and a touchdown. The scoring drive goes 60 yards in seven plays and takes 3:31 off the clock.
The A&M defense holds the Warhawks to another three and out and the punt goes to the TAMU 37.
Moss runs for 17 to start the drive. The Aggies' offense stalls at the ULM 49 and the Punt goes 48 yards.
UL Monroe is held to another three and out and punts to the ULM 41.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER
FOURTH QUARTER: Aggies 47, Warhawks 3
Johnson finds wright for 16 yards then Moss runs for eight more. On 3rd and 2 from the ULM 17, Moss runs for four and a first down.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Johnson finds Cottrell for 13 yards and a touchdown. The scoring drive goes 41 yards in seven plays and takes 2:54 off the clock.
ULM goes three and out and punts to the TAMU 47.
Bailey runs for five, then Johnson hits Anthony for 11. On 3rd and 7, Johnson passes incomplete to Anthony.k
TIMEOUT AGGIES
FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Bond is good from 52 yards. The scoring drive goes 19 yards in six plays and takes 2:34 off the clock.
ULM puts together a 12-play, 61-yard drive that stalls at the Aggies 13 with a 4th and 1. The Aggies halt the attempt and get possession of the ball.
The Aggies run one play and run out the clock.
END OF GAME
