Texas A&M used Saturday’s 41-0 victory over The Citadel to give several young players their most extensive action of the season while allowing its starters to leave the game early.

The Aggies scored touchdowns on all four first-half possessions and built a 27-0 lead before turning the offense over to Brady Hart after halftime. Marcel Reed played 34 snaps, while Hart received 29 and led A&M on three scoring drives. Helaman Casuga also entered late for the final three plays.

The comfortable lead created similar opportunities on defense. A&M held The Citadel to 183 total yards, forced two turnovers and rotated 36 defenders as it recorded its second shutout of the season. The expanded rotation gave several freshmen and reserves valuable experience before the Aggies return to SEC play.

Here is a closer look at how Texas A&M distributed its playing time against The Citadel

Texas A&M offensive snap-count leaders

The highest snap count at each offensive position, according to Pro Football Focus.

Gregory led every offensive player with 53 snaps while producing the best game of his young career. The freshman caught six passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns, including one from each quarterback.

TK Norman played 34 snaps and caught five passes for 88 yards. Isaiah Horton logged 42 snaps, while Jayden Warren received 27 as injuries created additional opportunities throughout the receiving rotation.

The running backs were also evenly involved. Edwards led the group with 22 snaps, followed by Carsyn Baker with 21, Jamarion Morrow with 14 and Rueben Owens II with six. Edwards rushed for 116 yards, while Morrow scored three touchdowns.

A&M continued rotating its offensive linemen. Krempin, Roseborough and Robert Bourdon all received extended work, while no offensive lineman played more than Rogers’ 50 snaps.

Texas A&M defensive snap-count leaders

The highest snap count at each defensive position, according to Pro Football Focus

Lockhart led the defense with 41 snaps, but A&M spread the remaining work across its depth chart. Tamarion Watkins played 29 snaps in his return, while Ray Coney received 28 and Bryce Perry-Wright added 20.

Davis-Swain led the interior defensive linemen with 28 snaps. DJ Sanders played 21, Landon Rink received 18 and Angelo McCullom logged 17. Givens led the edge rotation with 21 snaps, followed by Perry-Wright with 20 and Marco Jones with 17.

Ricks and Humphrey led the cornerbacks with 32 snaps apiece. Byard led the safeties with 28, followed by Dalton Brooks with 26 and Marcus Ratcliffe with 22. The Aggies needed nearly everyone available to defend The Citadel’s run-heavy offense, which attempted 47 rushes and only 10 passes.