Texas A&M at South Carolina: Three areas to watch in Week 10 road trip

Texas A&M faces a tough challenge in their Week 10 game against South Carolina, as the Gamecocks boast a strong offense and a talented quarterback. Here are three key areas to watch in the Aggies' road trip to Columbia:

1. Texas A&M's defensive line vs. South Carolina's quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Sellers has been on fire this season, throwing for over 200 yards in three consecutive games and rushing for over 90 yards twice. To stop him, Texas A&M's defensive line must apply pressure and force Sellers to make mistakes. Sellers' decision-making has been subpar at times, with seven interceptions tied for second in the SEC.

If defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill can draw up strategies to keep Sellers off-balance and collapse the pocket, the Aggies' defense could have success.

2. South Carolina's defensive back Dylan Stewart vs. Texas A&M's offensive line. Stewart has emerged as one of the nation's premier pass rushers, leading the 2027 NFL Draft class in pass rush efficiency. Since being benched earlier in the season, he has racked up seven solo tackles, two sacks, and 2.5 tackles for loss. South Carolina's edge rusher is expected to target Texas A&M's quarterbacks, specifically Marcel Reed and Brady Hart.

The Aggies' offensive line must hold firm against Stewart's physicality and elite speed to protect their signal callers.

3. Texas A&M's quarterbacks vs. South Carolina's defense. Quarterback issues have plagued the Aggies in recent weeks, with rookie Jalen Reed tied for first in the conference with eight interceptions, largely due to poor decision-making and inaccuracy. Reed's struggles have put pressure on the team's backup sophomore, leading to calls for a change in the starting role.

If Reed can't make better reads and accurately deliver the ball to his talented receivers, Texas A&M's offense will struggle against South Carolina's formidable defense.