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Jimbo Fisher laughs off being on the field during live play, explains why it happened
By Mark Kern
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Texas A&M got its SEC season started on the right track on Saturday, as the Aggies knocked off Auburn, 27-10.
Quarterback Conner Weigman left the game with an apparent left ankle injury, and quarterback Max Johnson came in the second half and went 7-of-11 for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The defense of the Aggies was dominant, as the unit held Auburn to 200 total yards of offense, and sacked the quarterback 7 times. The only time that Auburn scored a touchdown was a 68-yard fumble return by the Tigers defense.
After the game, coach Jimbo Fisher talked to reporters about Weigman’s injury, as well as making a joke about the incident where he was on the field during the Auburn fumble return for a touchdown.
“Bad execution on my part,” he said with a laugh.
Conner Weigman injury update: Coach Jimbo Fisher says X-rays are negative for Texas A&M QB. https://t.co/vEM7OPnybL pic.twitter.com/Yp46reRWWN
— Andrew Hattersley (@AndrewHatts) September 23, 2023
Jimbo Fisher said he didn't think the fumble recovery in the first quarter was obviously a forward pass, so shouldn't have been overturned.
— ?????? ?. ????? (@Travis_L_Brown) September 23, 2023
Jimbo Fisher said WR Noah Thomas is a little banged up and they hope to get him back soon. He left last week's game early.
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Fisher discussed the play that has blown up social media, where he was still on field while the Tigers were returning the ball for a fumble touchdown.
Jimbo Fisher said he thought the play was over on that fumble recovery for the touchdown where he was on the field. Said he was communicating something to someone on the sideline and here comes the runner.
"Bad execution on my part," he said with a laugh.
— ?????? ?. ????? (@Travis_L_Brown) September 23, 2023
Jimbo Fisher in his press conference when reporters were trying to add up the sacks: "You guys don't have to pass math?" Several reporters in unison: "Nope." ??#aggies
— Kristie Rieken (@kristieAP) September 23, 2023
After giving up 48 points in the loss to Miami, the Aggies defense has responded by allowing only 13 points in the past 2 games.
The Aggies will be back in action next Saturday as they take on Arkansas. This is the annual game that will be played at AT&T stadium.
