Key Matchups: No. 3 Texas A&M vs. Samford

A&M QB Marcel Reed vs. Samford secondary

Reed is ranked 17th in the nation in passing after accumulating 439 yards vs. South Carolina last week. He has thrown for 2,632 yards and 22 touchdowns. Reed has exceeded 200 passing yards in nine of the Aggies’ 10 games. He exceeded 300 yards vs. South Carolina and Notre Dame (360). He has completed 42 passes of 20 yards or more. Given enough snaps, he figures to have another big game vs. Samford.