Recruits React to Texas A&M's upset win over LSU
Texas A&M saved their best performance of the season for their final game against No. 5 LSU. The Aggies executed in every facet of the game in the 38-23 upset victory that now eliminates the Tigers from College Football Playoff contention.
A number of top recruits were in attendance, and even more were tuned in and the win made an impact on prospects all over the country
2023 recruits
Texas A&M four-star linebacker commit Daymion Sanford
Texas A&M three-star defensive line commit Samu Taumanupepe
“The game was great. And it says to the program that we ain’t done! We just getting started”
2024 recruits
Texas A&M four-star defensive line commit Dealyn Evans
Willis (Tex.) High four-star quarterback DJ Lagway (No. 7 prospect, No. 2 QB in On300)
“That was an amazing win, great momentum into next year”
Waco (Tex.) Connally four-star cornerback Kobe Black (Top-20 prospect, No. 2 CB in the country)
“They just had some up’s and downs and I never lost faith in them… there still A&M”
Jefferson (Ga.) High four-star linebacker Sammy Brown (Top-15 prospect, No. 2 LB in the country)
“I thought that it was a great win for them, they’ve been struggling a little bit this year and to get a win like that will definitely get them back on track!”
Los Alamitos (Cali.) High four-star defensive lineman T.A Cunningham (Top-40 prospect, No. 6 DL in the country)
“This says a lot for the future of the program. i believe that despite this seasons record , Texas A&M is in a great spot for moving on in the future”
Many (La.) High four-star linebacker Tylen Singleton (Top-50 prospect, No. 4 LB in the country)
“Yes sir i watched it and they went out there and executed”
Longview (Tex.) High four-star running back Taylor Tatum (Top-40 prospect, No. 2 running back in the On300)
“I think it was a great team win! It’s the type of win that could change the program in a good way going into the football off season”
Timpson (Tex.) High four-star athlete Terry Bussey
“That they can play with anybody!! And the future is bright with them having a really young team !!”
Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes four-star quarterback Air Noland (Visited Texas A&M over the weekend)
“The future is very bright for the Aggies. Texas A&M had an good game offensively and defensively. Offensively they stayed ahead of the sticks. Defensively they were more physical and aggressive.”
Silsbee (Tex.) High four-star wide receiver/athlete Drelon Miller
“It was a great experience to see that game and get to run on the field and talk to some of the players! The future will be bright for sure the next couple of years over there”
Lucas (Tex.) Lovejoy four-star linebacker Payton Pierce
“I think it’s a great sign of what I have thought all along. They have a lot of new young guys and you are finally seeing the pay off as they are catching up with the learning curve. The talent, coaching and resources are all there. It was just a matter of time until it all came together. Everyone wants instant results but things really don’t work like that. This is a good sign for the future in my opinion.”
Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton four-star wide reciever Debron Gatling (Announcing commitment Dec. 11)
“Shows what they can do there, very young so the future is bright”
Klein (Tex.) Forest four-star wide receiver Jelani Watkins (Top-100 prospect, top-15 in TX)
“I was surprised”
Austin (Tex.) Vandegrift four-star offensive lineman Blake Frazier (On300 prospect)
“Definitely a big win for them. I think they have a lot of changes to come in the off-season and it’ll be interesting to see how it all plays out”
Harrisburg (Penn.) Bishop McDevitt four-star wide receiver Rico Scott
“They had some ups and downs but it seems like Jimbo is getting things in order”
Lafayette (La.) Christian Academy three-star EDGE Sandy Lewis
“I’m watching it from home and just wow. They gonna show up when it’s time to show up”
Lafayette (La.) Christian Academy three-star defensive lineman Melvin Hills
“I didn’t go, but I’m still hype over the win”
Jasper (Tex.) High three-star linebacker Tyanthony Smith
“They’re on a rise! Me and coach Garwig talked about this before the game!”
Lumberton (Tex.) High three-star EDGE Brock Jackson
“In my opinion A&M showed how good they really can be. Definitely a place I would love to consider playing at. The atmosphere was electric.”
2025 Recruits
Troy (Ala.) Charles Henderson four-star EDGE Zion Grady
“I enjoyed watching Texas A&M. They played a good game all around. Dominate upfront on both sides. I think boost confidence going into next year for the young guys.”
Lake Cormorant (Miss.) High four-star safety Jarcoby Hopson Jr.
“That was big for A&M to win. The future is bright for them, they can’t do anything but get better and this win should sent a message out”
Katy (Tex.) Paetow four-star cornerback Deyjhon Pettaway
“The future of the program is looking bright and scary. I believe next year they’re going to be trying to win a natty.”
Rancho Santa Margarita (Cali.) Catholic four-star quarterback Bekkem Kritza
“Yea I was most definitely locked in on that game both schools have shown a lot of love. I happy for Texas A&M and coach fisher when they pulled out that win because it was a big win for the program.”