King throws 3 TDs as No. 6 Texas A&M downs Sam Houston 31-0

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Haynes King threw for a career-high 364 yards and three lengthy touchdowns to steer No. 6 Texas A&M to a 31-0 win over Sam Houston Saturday in a recreation that included an nearly three-hour climate delay.
King, who was named the starter final week after beating out two others in camp for the job, threw landing passes of 66, 63 and 43 yards within the opener for each groups. King additionally threw two interceptions in an inconsistent efficiency in his return after breaking his leg within the second recreation final season.
Ainias Smith had six receptions for a career-high 164 yards with two touchdowns and Devon Achane ran for a rating to assist Texas A&M to the victory.
The Aggies had been up 17-0 at halftime when the sport was suspended resulting from lightning within the space at 1 p.m. Neither staff returned to the sphere after halftime and a message was posted on the video boards telling followers that the sport was suspended and to hunt shelter.
The solar was out when the suspension started, however heavy rain started to fall about an hour into the delay.
The rain had stopped by the point the groups returned to the sphere for a 20-minute warmup interval earlier than the sport resumed at 3:54 p.m.
The Aggies saved it going after the lengthy delay on the primary drive of the third quarter when Achane bulled in from 1-yard out for the landing.
The protection made a cease after that, however Kameryn Alexander hopped in entrance of a receiver to select off King on A&M’s subsequent drive. King returned to the sideline the place coach Jimbo Fisher talked to him for a minute earlier than he returned to the bench.
The Bearkats couldn’t reap the benefits of the error and needed to punt. King then capped a 10-play, 89-yard drive with a 43-yard landing cross to Smith to make it 31-0 with about 11 minutes remaining and finish his day.
Jordan Yates, a graduate switch from Georgia Tech, threw for 91 yards and ran for 60 in his first recreation for Sam Houston.
The Bearkats, who received the FCS nationwide title in 2020, are enjoying their final season within the FCS as they transition to FBS subsequent 12 months. Sam Houston is enjoying an abbreviated nine-game schedule this 12 months because it transitions and isn’t eligible for the FCS playoffs because the staff prepares to make the soar to varsity soccer’s high division.
Yulkeith Brown put the Aggies up 7-0 within the first quarter when he acquired in entrance of the protection to seize his first profession reception for a 66-yard rating.
The Aggies had an opportunity so as to add to the lead with about 8 1/2 minutes left within the second quarter, however BJ Foster’s interception on the 3-yard line ended the drive.
Texas A&M made it 10-0 on a 40-yard subject purpose by Caden Davis about 5 minutes earlier than halftime.
King related with Smith on a 63-yard catch and run for a landing to make it 17-0 with lower than a minute left within the second.
THE TAKEAWAY
Sam Houston: Although the Bearkats struggled towards A&M Saturday, they did make some large performs and put up a combat towards what is anticipated to be one of many nation’s finest groups. They need to proceed to be one of many high groups within the FCS of their final season within the division.
Texas A&M: The Aggies might want to restrict errors and play extra constantly in the event that they hope to compete with the elite groups within the SEC.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
The Aggies ought to retain their spot within the AP Prime 25 after the win.
UP NEXT
Sam Houston: Hosts Northern Arizona subsequent Saturday evening.
Texas A&M: Hosts Appalachian State subsequent Saturday after the Mountaineers misplaced a 63-61 thriller to North Carolina this week.
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