Le'Veon Moss injury: What happened to Texas A&M RB?
During the first quarter of the Texas A&M Aggies game on Saturday, running back Le'Veon Moss was taken off the field due to a suspected leg injury. During a halftime conversation with ABC, coach Mike Elko confirmed Moss was out for the remainder of the game against South Carolina.
While the player was able to stand, he had to be helped off the field and couldn't put any weight on the injured right leg.
He sustained the injury after receiving a pass from quarterback Marcel Reed. Moss gained nine yards on the play, was tackled by South Carolina’s Tonka Hemingway and immediately started showing signs of significant pain.
For the remainder of the quarter, he remained in the medical tent, with the school's medical team and coaching staff entering and leaving. Shortly after the end of the first quarter, he was loaded onto a cart and taken to the locker room. Armani Daniels and E.J. Smith have since taken over primary running duties for the Aggies.
Le'Veon Moss' numbers in 2024
Le'Veon Moss rushed for 757 yards on 119 carries and 10 touchdowns this season. He's averaging 6.4 yards per game this year. He also has 121 receiving yards this season, although he has contributed no scores that way.
2024 is already the best season of his career, with his previous career-best yardage being 2023 when he recorded 484 rushing yards and five touchdowns. His best game this season was the 41-10 victory over Missouri, where he ran for 138 yards with three touchdowns. He's third in the SEC in total rushing yards.
Texas A&M vs. South Carolina: The Gamecocks upset the Aggies
Things didn't turn out as expected for Mike Elko's men on Saturday. With a final score of 44-20, the Gamecocks upset the No. 10 school in the nation. Marcel Reed had an okay game for the Aggies, throwing for 206 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
However, Le'Veon Moss' absence was deeply felt as Texas A&M's running backs were only able to put together 135 rushing and one interception.
Compare that to the 286 yards, with three touchdowns, that South Carolina's running backs got. LaNorris Sellers also gave a good performance, with 244 yards and two touchdown passes.