The Texas A&M Aggies are poised to turn the page on a frustrating offensive chapter and take a major leap forward in 2025. After battling inconsistency, untimely injuries, and a general lack of firepower in key moments last season, the team enters this year’s campaign with renewed optimism—largely because two of their most talented offensive weapons are finally back and fully healthy. The return of their top two running backs, Rueben Owens and Le’Veon Moss, from injury has dramatically shifted the tone around the program and injected fresh energy into an offense hungry for redemption.
Both Owens and Moss were expected to be cornerstones of the Aggies’ ground game in 2024, but injuries cut their seasons short and forced the coaching staff to shuffle personnel throughout the back half of the year. Without their explosive one-two punch in the backfield, Texas A&M lacked the balance and reliability needed to consistently move the chains and finish drives. The pressure fell on inexperienced backups, and while there were flashes of potential, the Aggies often struggled to find offensive rhythm. Now, with both backs cleared and participating fully in offseason workouts, the program believes it has the talent and depth required to establish one of the most dangerous running games in the SEC.
Rueben Owens, a former five-star recruit, entered the program with massive expectations. Known for his blend of speed, vision, and home-run potential, Owens showed glimpses of brilliance in limited action before going down with an injury early last season. He was averaging over 5 yards per carry and had already broken off several explosive runs that reminded fans and analysts why he was considered one of the nation’s top high school backs. His ability to accelerate through holes, bounce runs outside, and turn small gains into big plays made him a nightmare for defenses when healthy. Now fully recovered and reportedly stronger than ever, Owens is expected to reclaim his role as the Aggies’ featured back—and perhaps even exceed the lofty expectations set for him when he arrived in College Station.
On the other side of the tandem is Le’Veon Moss, a bruising runner with elite footwork and surprising burst. Moss is the perfect complement to Owens. He’s a powerful inside runner capable of wearing down defenses and moving the chains in short-yardage situations, but he also brings a level of finesse that keeps defenses honest. Moss had his own injury setbacks last season, limiting his touches and preventing him from establishing consistent momentum. However, when healthy, Moss has proven he can be a game-changer in his own right. With his frame and skillset, Moss can deliver punishment between the tackles while also contributing as a pass protector and receiver out of the backfield. The Aggies now have two backs with starting-level talent and different skill profiles, giving them a versatile weapon set that few SEC teams can match.
What makes this development even more exciting for Texas A&M fans is the potential impact on the rest of the offense. With both Owens and Moss healthy, opposing defenses will no longer be able to key in on one player or scheme away the run without serious consequences. The presence of two high-level backs forces defensive coordinators to commit extra resources to stopping the run, which in turn opens up opportunities in the passing game. That balance has been missing from the Aggies’ offense in recent seasons, and its absence has put too much pressure on the quarterbacks to carry the load. With the running game expected to take a major step forward, the Aggies should benefit from a more manageable down-and-distance situation and a more creative play-calling structure that can fully utilize their arsenal of weapons.
