Thanks to a timely defense and some heroics from redshirt freshman Marcel Reed, the Aggies were able to take down the No. 9 LSU Tigers, 38-23, on Saturday at Kyle Field. RELATED:3 takeaways as ...

It’s all about excelling and learning how to operate at an elite level, even when no one is watching,” Brown said.

Thanks to two interceptions from defensive back BJ Mayes and the insertion of backup quarterback Marcel Reed and his three touchdowns, the Aggies outscored the Tigers 24-6 in the second half.

3 TAKEAWAYS:Texas A&M football falls flat at South Carolina Redshirt freshman Marcel Reed started under center for the Aggies (7-2, 5-1), but it was South Carolina's offense that set the tone early.

But the Aggies managed only 297 yards ... State last week and it could have been three or four. Reed is the ultimate dual threat. In his three starts he had nine pass plays of 20 or more yards.

The Aggies head into Week 10 at No. 11 in the updated coaches poll released Sunday morning. They had been No. 14. WEEK 9 REPORT CARD:How did Aggies QBs, coaching grade out in thrilling comeback vs.