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Texas A&M promotes WR coach Holmon Wiggins to offensive coordinator, replacing Collin Klein ahead of the Aggies’ CFP debut.
Amid one of their most successful seasons in the 21st century, the Texas A&M Aggies have topped the country in this impressive revenue statistic.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Texas A&M running back Le’Veon Moss is in “wait-and-see mode” when it comes to his availability for the Aggies’ College Football Playoff first-round matchup with Miami Saturday, head coach Mike Elko said Monday.
Holmon Wiggins has been promoted to offensive coordinator for Texas A&M. Wiggins, who was the co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach, will take over for Collin Klein, who was recently hired as Kansas State’s coach following the retirement of Chris Klieman.
After Texas A&M’s 9-0 start — its best since 1992 — the Aggies seemed untouchable. Defeating No. 8 Notre Dame, No. 20 LSU, No. 22 Missouri and a wealth of SEC opponents, they firmly established themselves as one of the top three teams in the country and seemed destined for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.
Last week, when Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed was asked about Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for a rival school, Reed was surprisingly understanding of Kiffin's decision. "Shoot, if $91 million for seven years was in front of my face, I would not pass it up," Reed said on Robert Griffin III's Outta Pocket podcast.
As A&M prepares for their first-ever College Football Playoff matchup against Miami on Saturday, questions arise about whether athletic success influences students' decisions to attend the university.
With Collin Klein departing for Kansas State after Texas A&M’s postseason run, the Aggies will promote co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins to OC. A&M head coach Mike Elko announced the news at his weekly press conference Monday.