Texas A&M running back Rueben Owens is expected to miss the season after suffering a serious lower-body injury during a practice game on Saturday, according to sources.
Owens posted 743 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns and was named SEC All-Freshman in his freshman season in 2023.
The No. 44 recruit in the 2023 ESPN 300 was the SEC's top freshman in rushing yards (385) and kick return yards (249). The El Campo, Texas, native was expected to become one of the Aggies' best playmakers as a sophomore under new coach Mike Elko.
“Rueben Owens sustained a lower leg injury during our practice game on Saturday,” Elko said in a statement Sunday. “I will address his injury during my next media appearance.”
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Texas A&M brings back its best runner, junior Amari Daniels, who ran for 532 yards and scored six touchdowns last season, as well as junior running back Le'Veon Moss (484 rushing yards, five touchdowns).
The Aggies also signed Stanford graduate EJ Smith, the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, through the transfer portal this season. Smith rushed for 557 yards and five touchdowns in 24 career games with the Cardinal.
Texas A&M will open its season on Aug. 31 at home against Notre Dame, the No. 7 team in the American Football Coaches Association preseason poll.
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