Texas A&M: Kyle Allen Starts Over Kyler Murray

Aggies name Kyle Allen as starting QB. Photo credit: TAMU

Former Allen quarterback and three-time Texas state champion Kyler Murray will have a brand new football experience his first year at Texas A&M. For the first time he will be the second QB on the depth chart.

Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin announces that sophomore Kyle Allen will start the season. That does not necessarily mean that Murray will not see the field this season however.

Allen took the reigns of the Aggie offseason late last year after the flame-out of the highly touted Kenny Hill. He would lead the team to a Liberty Bowl victory earning MVP honors in the process.

Playing both QBs equally does not seem likely for Sumlin or offensive coordinator Jack Spavital. But A&M will rely on Murray's big play ability if needed to spur the offense into gear. He may be small in statue, but he makes up for it with his speed and raw talent.

Allen was one of the top quarterback recruits in the country when he committed in Arizona, adding to a list of top quarterbacks under Sumlin's tenure. Murray also has a professional baseball option if the position becomes too much of a bottleneck.

The Aggies kickoff the season against Arizona State at NRG Stadium in Houston September 5th.