Texas A&M Vs. SMU: Johnny Manziel Shines In Win

The Aggies may have found a future Heisman contender in their star freshman QB, who keyed a 48-3 road blowout of an overmatched Mustangs team.

Texas A&M Vs. SMU 2012: Final Score And Game Recap

In a game that saw just about everything go wrong for the SMU Mustangs, they lost to the Texas A&M by a wide, 48-3, margin.

Offensively, the Mustangs were able to move the ball more effectively than the score would indicate, racking up over 300 yards of total offense and earning 17 first downs. However, that didn't translate into points on the scoreboard, as they were shutout until a Chase Hover field goal in the third quarter.

The defense, though, has very little consolation for their performance, as they allowed over 600 yards of offense and were shredded by freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel. The Aggies signal-caller passed for over 300 yards with four touchdowns and added 124 yards rushing and two touchdowns on the ground.

The Mustangs will face another huge challenge when they travel to face the TCU Horned Frogs after a week off, on Saturday, Sept. 29.

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Texas A&M Vs. SMU Score Update: Mustangs Trail 41-3 After Third Quarter

The Mustangs continued to flounder in the third quarter of their game against the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, giving up another 21 points in the third quarter.

While SMU earned their first points of the game with a Chase Hover 25-yard field goal, but it was more disappointing than celebrated as it was a poor ending to a very successful, nine-play, 67-yard drive.

Meanwhile, the Mustangs defense still had no answer for Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel who threw two more touchdowns and ran in one as well during the third quarter to extend the lead to 41-3.

SMU is 15 minutes away from ending what has been a very poor performance for the team against the newest SEC member. The Mustangs will begin the fourth quarter with the ball in Texas A&M territory.

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Texas A&M Vs. SMU Score Update: Aggies Lead Mustangs At Halftime, 20-0

The Texas A&M Aggies lead the SMU Mustangs, 20-0, after the first half of Saturday's game at Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel was the star of the half, as he threw for 212 yards and a pair of touchdown, while also racking up 82 yards and a score on the ground.

Manziel, a fresman from Kerrville, Texas, found wide receiver Ryan Swope for a 29-yard score to get Texas A&M on the board just over six minutes into the second quarter. Then, after Dustin Harris returned a punt for 14 yards into SMU territory, Manziel broke off a 48-yard touchdown run to put the Aggies up by two scores. The ensuing extra point was blocked.

On the following possession, SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert threw an interception on 3rd-and-long, giving the Aggies the ball back with two and a half minutes remaining in the half. Manziel would lead his team to another scoring drive, as he hit Uzoma Nwachukwu over the middle for a 26-yard touchdown. The Aggies' 8-play, 73-yard final drive took only a minute and 23 seconds off the clock.

The Mustangs sustained several injuries late in the second quarter, as Taylor Reed, Kevin Pope and Cameron Rogers all left the field during A&M's latest scoring drive.

Gilbert completed 11 of 26 passes for 79 yards, along with the interception. The Mustangs drove far enough to attempt a field goal at the end of the half, but Chase Hover missed the kick. SMU was outgained, 318 yards to 109, in the half.

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Texas A&M Vs. SMU Score Update: Aggies And Mustangs Scoreless After Opening Quarter

The Texas A&M Aggies and Southern Methodist Mustangs are scoreless after one quarter at Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas. The two teams have combined for just over 100 yards of total offense thus far.

The Aggies nearly scored near the end of the quarter, as wide receiver Malcome Kennedy just missed hauling in a touchdown pass from quarterback Johnny Manziel on 4th and 2. However, the Aggies would turn it over on downs, before forcing the Mustangs to punt with a few seconds remaining in the quarter. Texas A&M will have solid field position to begin the second, as a strange punt return and fumble combination allowed the Aggies to get to the SMU 42 yard line.

Manziel completed four of eight passes for 58 yards in the quarter, while SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert completed half of his 10 attempts for just 30 yards. The two teams combined to go 0-for-8 on third downs in the quarter.

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Texas A&M Vs. SMU 2012: Schedule, Game Time, Odds And More

Despite having only met twice in the last 17 seasons since the close of the Southwest Conference, the in-state matchup between SMU and Texas A&M has plenty of history. In matchup No. 79 between the two teams, the Aggies will be looking for their first win of the season after Hurricane Isaac postponed their debut against Louisiana Tech and the No. 18 Florida Gators spoiled their debut in the SEC.

After a 59-24 loss to the Baylor Bears, the SMU Mustangs are back in business after winning 52-0 against Stephen F. Austin. With former Texas Longhorns quarterback Garrett Gilbert at the helm of June Jones' offense, the Mustangs can certainly score points and will need to if they hope to upset the Aggies.

The Aggies, on the other hand, showed some promise in the first half of their game against UF, led by freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel. However, they blew their 17-7 lead, giving up 13 unanswered points, to earn a loss in their opener. A more consistent offensive performance on Saturday against the Mustangs should be enough to serve up the Aggies their first win of the season.

Game time/date: 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, Sept. 15

Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas, TX

TV: FSN (National)

Odds: Texas A&M opened as 10.5-point favorites and are currently 12.5-point favorites.

Matchup History: Texas A&M leads, 42-29-7

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Texas A&M Vs. SMU: Growing Pains For Johnny Manziel

Texas A&M's Freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel is learning the lessons that you would expect a freshman to learn after being handed the reins. He just got his first taste of those lessons at SEC speed during the team's 20-17 loss to Florida in its first game of the season.

Despite the fact that the Aggies lost that game, it was a very well played one overall for the Aggies and Manziel. He showed his duel-threat status by throwing solid balls and making plays with his speed, but was solved eventually by Florida and had a second half with a bit less luster.

It's the biggest growing pain he will likely face, the fact that he won't be the most dominant force on the field like he was in high school:

Manziel followed with a few mistakes. As much as Sumlin praised him, he also hinted at what Manziel couldn't do.

Among the things Manziel needs to learn, according to Sumlin: "You're not the fastest guy on the field anymore."

At Tivy, Manziel could escape the rush as long as he needed until he found a receiver. At times it was comical; he seemed to want the play to break down.

Manziel will get his second shot at a win in his young NCAA career when his Aggies face SMU on Saturday.

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Texas A&M Vs. SMU Odds 2012: Aggies Favored By Ten

Both SMU and Texas A&M have played one game against an FBS team in 2012.

The Mustangs were absolutely shellacked by Baylor in a 59-24 beating in Week 1, while the Aggies were outlasted by Florida in a 20-17 thriller in Week 2.

SMU was on the road in Waco while A&M had the benefit of a boisterous home crowd in their first game as a member of the SEC, but that alone hardly seems to justify the Aggies being favored by only -10.5 points this Saturday.

To make matters worse, the Hilltop will hardly be a home-field advantage for the Mustangs, not with the number of alumni Texas A&M has in the Metroplex.

In Week 1, the Mustangs defense allowed Nick Florence to do his best RG3 imitation. They'll have to do a lot better against freshman Johnny Manziel to keep the game within 10 points on Saturday.

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Texas A&M Vs. SMU: Aggies Look For Win Over Mustangs

SMU will host the Texas A&M Aggies in Dallas on Saturday.