{
  "id": 3477318,
  "title": "Texas A&M star among the highest paid quarterbacks in college football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/texas-a-m-star-among-the-highest-paid-quarterbacks-in-college-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:31:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-m-star-among-highest-093114821.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marcel Reed, a Texas A&M star quarterback, is among the highest-paid players in college football, according to On3 insider Pete Nakos. Reed's contract for the 2026 season is valued at $3 million. Reed, who entered his second full starting season in 2025, threw for 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions during that campaign. His dual-threat skill set and elite speed have often posed challenges for opposing defensive coordinators. Reed and Texas A&M have reportedly negotiated a deal to keep him in College Station, as confirmed by sources familiar with the situation. Reed's performance at Texas A&M has been crucial in their pursuit of consecutive 10-win seasons for the first time in over 30 years. Current Miami QB Darien Mensah reportedly makes over $6 million, making him the highest-paid quarterback among college football players.",
  "summary": "According to On3's Pete Nakos, Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed is making north of $3 million during the 2026 season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Marcel Reed is a Texas A&M star quarterback.",
    "Reed's 2026 contract is valued at $3 million.",
    "Reed out-earned Miami QB Darien Mensah in pay."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}