4 Takeaways From Texas A&M Fall Camp: Rueben Owens II primed for a big year and Terry Bussey has made a noticeable change
Fall camp is in full swing for the Texas A&M Aggies and we need to talk about some of the early takeaways what will shape the team’s upcoming 2026 season.
As someone who has watched this program rip my heart out year after year, I can’t help but lock in on every detail coming out of College Station. And there’s a lot to be excited about heading into the 2026 season based on what we learned from fall camp so far.
Here are my top four takeaways from the last week that should start to excite fans for the upcoming 2026 season.
Terry Bussey made a noticeable transformation compared to the last time we saw him
Number one, wide receiver Terry Bussey just looks different. He’s added 10 pounds of size and currently sits at about 205. He is built like Deebo Samuel right now, and I think that creates a fascinating dynamic for how Texas A&M plans to use him in this offense.
Bussey is one of those players where, as long as you get the football in his hands, he’s like a running back at the wide receiver position. He’s going to be so difficult to take down. If the Aggies are smart about his usage, he could be one of the most versatile weapons in the SEC and has the size needed to punish defenders.
Rueben Owens II has sights on his 1,000-yard potential
Rueben Owens II has stated that he wants to be a 1,000-yard rusher this upcoming season, and frankly, he would have been last year if he hadn’t stumbled time and time again. And I know that’s something a lot of Aggies have pointed out, because there were so many times he could have broken off an incredibly explosive run if he just stayed up.
“It’s a lot of runs that I was just watching. I watched film like before fall camp,” Owens said. “Like I was watching all my runs from the season. I could have been 1,000-yard rusher last year if I didn’t fall so many times. So that’s on me, and I’m picking up.”
That Texas game was the main example. The talent is there. If Owens can just keep his feet under him, 1,000 yards is not some far-fetched goal and he knows it better than anyone.
Brady Hart locks down QB2 role
The Aggies now officially have their 2-deep at quarterback. Brady Hart opened camp in a competition alongside Helaman Casuga and Eli Morcos but it’s clear Hart is going to be QB2 behind Marcel Reid. Now, to be clear: If you are a person that sees Marcel Reid make one mistake and say put in Brady Hart, stop. You’re delusional.
This is going to be Marcel Reid’s team this season and knowing the backup is settled is a good thing for the program. But, do not be one of those fans calling for the backup after one bad throw. That’s not how winning football works. Hart showed he has what it takes to be a capable backup if his number is ever called. We don’t need to force it.
Credit to the Texas A&M beat writers down at College Station
And the last thing I’ll note is a shout out to every beat writer and reporter putting out fantastic work and working overtime to get us this information. Without them, we would not know what the hell is going on in fall camp. These are the people grinding through August heat to bring the details that fans obsess over, and they deserve the recognition.
Texas A&M has real pieces in place heading into the 2026 season. Bussey’s physical transformation, Owens’ breakout potential, and a settled quarterback depth chart all point toward a program that’s closer to meeting expectations than people realize.
