Texas A&M Week 2 Opponent Preview: McNeese State
Its back to the drawing board for the Texas A&M Aggies.
After a disappointing 23-13 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their season opener, Mike Elko and his team will get a pallet cleanser of sorts, with the McNeese State Cowboys coming to Kyle Field.
While the Aggies will looking to bounce back, McNeese is trying to just simply get the ball rolling, after opening the season with two straight losses.
The Cowboys started the year with a 26-23 loss to Tarleton State, as well as a 21-7 loss to Southern this past weekend.
In 2023, McNeese went winless on the year, 0-10, with a forfeited win over Northwestern State, last place in the Southland Conference. Their closest game was a 31-28 loss to Eastern Illinois. They will be led by third-year head coach Gary Goff in hopes of avoiding a repeat of last season.
Redshirt freshman Kamden Sixkiller is expected to start the season under center for the Cowboys. The signal caller from Norman, OK debuted last season later in the season for McNeese and will be looking to wrangle in his first career collegiate victory in 2024.
Lineman Cole Leclair, who was named to the All-Southland Team last year, is set to play his senior year for the Cowboys.
The Aggies and the Cowboys will square off on Saturday at 11:45 a.m. in College Station. The game will be available on the SEC Network.
The game will be the first ever matchup between Texas A&M and McNeese State on the gridiron.
McNeese State Cowboys
Record: 0-2
Head coach: Gary Goff
Offensive Leaders:
Passing: QB Clifton McDowell
2023 stats: 15 of 24 for 273 yards and two touchdowns.
Rushing: QB Clifton McDowell
2023 stats: 30 attempts for 148 yards and two touchdowns
Receiving: WR Matthew McCallister
2023 stats: 2 catches for 84 yards and a touchdown
Defensive Leaders:
Tackles: LB Micah Davey
2023 stats: 11 solo, 20 assisted, 31 total
Interceptions: DB Boogsie Silvera - 1
Sacks: LB AJ Thomas, DE Massey Lewis - 1