He was understandably concerned. He was just a sophomore Texas A&M football player. So, why not just transfer somewhere more advantageous? That would make sense, right? It didn't make sense to Terrence Murphy — and the reason should give Aggies peace.

Anticipation — or, anxiety — is high in Aggieland, where intrigue lingers around Texas A&M's offensive coordinator position and Kyle Allen's transfer has renewed focus on the quarterback room. Meanwhile, the Aggies' potential recruiting finish is up in the air. Catch up on the latest.

On Friday, Billy Liucci, Olin Buchanan, Jerrod Johnson, Jordan Pugh, Spencer Nealy and Seth McKinney joined TexAgs Radio to share their reactions to the news that Kyle Allen would transfer from the A&M program.

During Friday's edition of TexAgs Radio, former Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson joined the show to share his immediate thoughts on Kyle Allen's decision to transfer, Kyler Murray stepping in as QB1 and more.

Following Texas A&M's controversial season in which sophomore Arizona product Kyle Allen and freshman legacy Kyler Murray split time at quarterback, Allen headed off an offseason of intrigue with the decision to transfer. The 'why' and 'what it means' are less clear.

In a game pivotal to the ultimate outcome of both teams' seasons, the Aggies and Tigers will feature young and improving quarterbacks, work-horse running backs and defensive talent galore. Who has the potential to determine the outcome?

Yes, drops were an issue. And indeed, stalling out in the red zone on so many occasions will be more costly against LSU. Still, behind a revitalized Kyle Allen, a relentless Tra Carson and re-emerging Speedy Noil and Josh Reynolds, the Texas A&M offense has life.

Texas A&M hits the final week of the season fresh off its first shutout since 2004. Meanwhile, rumors swirl around Les Miles in Red Stick as LSU collapses. If Kevin Sumlin's Aggies can leave Baton Rouge with a win, a number of things will change in a hurry.

After Saturday's game, the list of positives for Texas A&M was longer than it's been in several weeks. Kevin Sumlin and his players took to the microphone to break down their 25-0 defeat of Vanderbilt, Kyle Allen's start and much more.

In Kyle Allen's return to the starting quarterback position, the Aggies racked up nearly 500 yards of total offense and held Vanderbilt to its season low. Texas A&M moves to 8-3 on the season with its first shutout since 2004.

With the current struggles of its offense, some are surmising Texas A&M will have to 'out-talent' Vanderbilt on Saturday. To do that it will need a few key Aggies to return to their potential. On the other side, the Commodore defense's studs will provide a real challenge.

For anyone who watched Saturday's defeat of Western Carolina, anticipating another quarterback competition at Texas A&M wasn't difficult. For those who listened to Kevin Sumlin's past two media appearances, understanding why could be. Where will the Aggies go next?

When the Aggies would have preferred to be learning more about their potential, they learned a bit more instead about what they're lacking. The Texas A&M offense now heads into a clash with a stout Vanderbilt defense hoping expected contributors will step up.

Wrapped up in Texas A&M's current situation at quarterback is a collection of questions, projections and possible complications. Yet, with the two-game stretch ahead potentially determining the direction of the program, Kevin Sumlin must decide based on the now.

On Senior Night at Kyle Field the Aggies endured a lackluster start to roll in the second half, advancing to 7-3 on the season behind more than 300 rushing yards, a mostly stifling defense and a late appearance by Kyle Allen.

The quarterback spot is up for grabs and, at 5-2 with five games remaining, so is the Aggies' season. Kevin Sumlin's search for a remedy to the Texas A&M offense's struggles is multifacted, but it could begin with giving Kyler Murray his shot.

A week of competition is underway; by Saturday, we'll know who will start at quarterback for Texas A&M. It's but one of several self-assessments the Aggies are undergoing with the margin for error this season all but gone.

Searching for an answer to its issues on offense, Texas A&M intends to start with the most important position on the field. On Monday Kevin Sumlin informed Kyle Allen, Kyler Murray and Jake Hubenak that they will be competing for QB1, with the starter to be named later in the week.