Sources – A&M is weighing Weigman and Reed to start against Missouri

Texas A&M quarterback Connor Wegman’s shoulder is improving and he is healthy enough that he is expected to suit up and be available against No. 9 Missouri on Saturday, sources told ESPN.

After not dressing against Arkansas last week and not playing since Sept. 7, Wegman has taken significant reps and improved enough that he will return in a uniform for the No. 25 Aggies, sources said.

The decision on whether to start Weigman or Marcel Reed is a game-time decision, according to sources. Reid looms as the expected starter for the fourth straight game, according to sources, who cautioned that if Wegman feels 100% there is a chance he can resume his starting role.

Wegman’s participation in training increased this week after he was not allowed to play against Arkansas. With his action ramped up and his availability on Saturday, a compelling decision at quarterback for the Texas A&M coaching staff will loom in the near future.

It’s clear Wegman gets the job out of camp as Texas A&M’s top quarterback, which will factor into a personnel decision, sources said. Reid played at a high level against Florida and was solid but not spectacular the past two games.

Texas A&M gained just 297 yards against Arkansas, as Reid went 11-for-22 and gained just 13 yards on 10 carries. (He took three sacks, which contributed to that low total.) Reed ran for 91 yards against Bowling Green but was 16-for-29 passing.

This came on the heels of an efficient performance against Florida, in which Reid rushed for 83 yards and completed 11 of 17 passes. Texas A&M finished that game with 488 yards on offense.

Texas A&M’s passing game has been prevented by a pedestrian receiving corps, as Cyrus Allen is the team’s leading receiver with 11 catches for 203 yards. Texas A&M’s passing offense is No. 117 in the country and last in the SEC at 162 yards per game.

Wegman has been sidelined since the second week of the season, hurting the AC joint in his shoulder in the season-opening loss to Notre Dame. He aggravated that injury in Week 2 against McNeese and missed the next three games.

Missouri wide receiver Marquise Johnson is also a game-time decision, sources said. Johnson, who is listed as questionable, has 12 catches for 117 yards this year for the Tigers.