Texas A&M enters Week 11 desperate for a win after consecutive losses to South Carolina and Alabama on the road, hoping to find a spark against No. 8 Tennessee at home, which is no easy task. After watching the Volunteers destroy Kentucky 34-6 at home in Week 10, it's hard to see a path for the Aggies to leave Kyle Field with a victory.

Any chance of defeating Tennessee will require senior quarterback Marcel Reed to match his first-half performance against South Carolina and Alabama, and after watching transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton's game-changing, in the worst way, play that included three drops, including an end zone drop that would have resulted in a touchdown against the Gamecocks, it's clear that Reed needs more help from his receivers.

Horton must play better, while star junior Mario Craver, who has dealt with injuries throughout the season, was listed as questionable with a 50% chance to play on Saturday, and sophomore wideout Kelshaun Johnson is officially out after missing the South Carolina game.

Mario Craver has struggled to reestablish his elite 2025 play, recording just 311 yards and three touchdowns, and has gone over 100 yards receiving just once during the Aggies 31-21 home loss to Kentucky (119 yards). Yes, injuries have played a significant role, but Craver's ability to ignite the passing game has been inconsistent at best.

With Texas A&M's rushing attack finding life, Marcel Reed, Mario Craver, and an improved performance from Isaiah Horton are the only ways the Aggies have a shot at pulling off the upset.