Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko isn't ready to shake up his offensive coaching staff, even as the Aggies' inability to score touchdowns threatens to turn a disappointing season into a complete disaster.

Speaking Monday ahead of Saturday's matchup against Tennessee, Elko defended offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins and quarterback Marcel Reed following Texas A&M's 17-9 loss to South Carolina.

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The Aggies are 4-5 overall and 1-5 in SEC play, needing two victories in their final three games just to become bowl eligible.

And their biggest problem isn't difficult to identify.

Texas A&M has failed to score an offensive touchdown in three of its last four SEC games.

Despite gaining 457 yards against South Carolina, the Aggies managed just three field goals. They rushed for 206 yards, including 137 from Rueben Owens II, but repeatedly failed to finish drives.

Elko acknowledged the frustration while defending his decision to retain Wiggins as the offensive play-caller.

"I'm just doing what I believe is the best thing to give us a chance to be successful right now," Elko said.

He also emphasized that the responsibility extends beyond coaching decisions.

"That's obviously in part coaching, but that's obviously something that we've got to correct and fix."

Reed completed 25 of 43 passes for 251 yards against South Carolina, but the Aggies couldn't convert their offensive production into touchdowns.

Elko pointed to eight dropped passes while defending his quarterback.

"I'm not sitting here telling you he played like an all-SEC quarterback, but it's hard to put that game on him," Elko said.

The offensive struggles become particularly concerning with Tennessee coming to Kyle Field.

The Volunteers enter at 7-2 behind a powerful rushing attack averaging 216 yards per game. Their defense allows just 15.1 points per contest, presenting another significant challenge for Reed and the Aggies.

Tennessee also features a disruptive defensive front led by Xavier Gilliam, Tyree Weathersby and Mariyon Dye.

Elko called Gilliam "probably the best defensive tackle in the country."

Texas A&M's defense has been considerably more dependable, leading the nation by allowing opponents to score on just 61.9 percent of their red-zone opportunities.

Saturday's game will feature the Aggies' third Operation Blackout under Elko. Texas A&M won its previous two blackout games against LSU in 2024 and Mississippi State in 2025.

Reed also enters the matchup one touchdown pass shy of 50 for his career.

But individual milestones aren't the priority anymore.

With Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas remaining, the Aggies are running out of opportunities to salvage their season.

Elko understands the stakes.

"This fan base deserves a product on Saturday that matches their enthusiasm and what they do for us," he said.

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For Texas A&M, Saturday isn't simply another SEC game.

It's an opportunity to prove the program can still respond when its season is slipping away.

Source: Yahoo Sports