The whispers have been swirling around College Station for months, but nobody could quite pin down the truth. What happened to that quarterback—the former five-star gunslinger with a cannon for an arm, the one who was supposed to be Texas A&M’s next great hope? The one who, at his peak, looked like a future NFL star in the making? Ever since he left Aggieland, Conner Weigman’s name has been nothing but a mystery, a puzzle that nobody could solve. Was he done? Was he gearing up for a comeback?
Well, the wait is over, and the latest update might have Mike Elko breaking a sweat. Because if Weigman’s comeback goes the way it’s looking, Texas A&M might be staring down the barrel of one of the biggest “what if” scenarios in recent memory.
The Rise and Fall of a 5-Star Star
Conner Weigman wasn’t just another highly-rated recruit—he was the guy. The face of Texas A&M’s future. He had the tools, the confidence, the arm talent—everything that made scouts drool and defensive coordinators lose sleep. Under Jimbo Fisher, he was carving up defenses with pinpoint accuracy, stacking up a Pro Football Focus grade that had him sitting fourth in the nation at the start of 2023. We’re talking 300 yards a game, a dazzling 70.5% completion rate, and the kind of poise that made Aggie fans believe he was the one.
But fate had other plans.
Disaster struck in the form of a brutal foot injury—nine fractures in the talus bone, a mess so bad it took multiple screws to hold him together. His season was over, Jimbo Fisher got the boot, and Texas A&M spiraled to a 7-6 finish. Weigman? He had to sit and watch, helpless, as the program fell apart around him.
And if that wasn’t bad enough, his comeback attempt in 2024 barely got off the ground. He reclaimed his starting job under Mike Elko, only to go down again in the season opener against Notre Dame, this time with a nasty AC joint injury in his throwing shoulder. The pain was relentless. The only thing keeping him on the field? Toradol shots. But when you’re numbing yourself just to throw a football, your mechanics start breaking down. His arm was failing him, his game was falling apart, and before long, Marcel Reed took his job.
Suddenly, the five-star prodigy was yesterday’s news.
The Comeback Tour Begins
Most quarterbacks in Weigman’s situation would have folded. Two major injuries in back-to-back seasons? Confidence shattered? It’s a death sentence for most careers. But not for Weigman. Instead of giving up, he decided to go back home—to Houston, the city where he grew up idolizing Case Keenum and dreaming of lighting up the scoreboard in a Cougars uniform.
And now? He’s on a mission.
Gone are the extra 10 pounds he was carrying post-injury. He’s leaner, faster, and locked in like never before. He’s spent the offseason rebuilding his throwing mechanics, making sure his footwork is crisp, his delivery is smooth, and his confidence is bulletproof. The chip on his shoulder? It’s the size of a skyscraper.
“I’m just getting back to the way I know I can play,” Weigman said. “That top quarterback in the class. I’m going to prove it this year.”
Houston is coming off a rough 4-8 season, but that’s exactly why Weigman’s comeback could be legendary. He’s stepping into a team that needs a hero, and he’s got every reason to make the most of it. If he balls out, it won’t just be a win for Houston—it’ll be a giant L for Texas A&M.
Conner Wegiman "survived" last season with Texas A&M on Toradol shots due to a Week 1 injury.
Now that he's back home and healthy with Houston, Weigman is ready to show everyone he's remains a 5-star talent.
"I'm just getting back to the way I know I can play. That top… pic.twitter.com/xagEyPnvBl
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) March 9, 2025
Should Mike Elko Be Worried?
While Weigman is out to remind the world of who he is, Mike Elko is focused on making sure Texas A&M doesn’t fall apart without him. The Aggies scraped together an 8-5 record in Elko’s first season, a step in the right direction but far from the championship-level dominance A&M fans were promised. To his credit, Elko has been aggressive in keeping the program afloat—locking down key transfers like WR KC Concepcion and CB Julian Humphrey while convincing foundational pieces like Trey Zuhn, Ar’maj Reed-Adams, and Will Lee III to stay put.
But here’s the issue: Texas A&M’s quarterback situation is now a giant question mark.
Marcel Reed may have taken Weigman’s spot, but is he truly the guy? The Aggies also added UAB transfer Jacob Zeno, a QB who threw for over 3,100 yards in 2023—before a shoulder injury derailed his season. Meanwhile, true freshman Miles O’Neill has potential, but betting on a first-year player to lead an SEC team is playing with fire.
Elko is selling optimism, but it feels like even he knows how fragile this situation is.
“You want kids to feel valued in what you do and in your program. That’s important,” Elko stated. “When you look at a kid’s willingness to stay and be a part of this and not test the waters… it speaks to where we are at and where we are going.”
That all sounds great, but what happens if Weigman thrives at Houston while A&M struggles to keep its offense afloat? What happens if Weigman turns into a superstar just one state over? Suddenly, Elko’s program-building rhetoric starts looking a lot less convincing.
A Nightmare Scenario for A&M?
Here’s the potential disaster brewing for Texas A&M:
- If Weigman puts up big numbers in Houston, the Aggies’ decision to move on from him will look foolish.
- If A&M’s offense struggles, fans will start asking why they let a former five-star QB walk away.
- If Weigman outshines Marcel Reed and Jacob Zeno, the pressure on Elko will skyrocket.
Elko has done a solid job keeping A&M steady, but make no mistake—this is a ticking time bomb. If Weigman starts lighting up defenses while A&M flounders, the “what if” conversation will get loud.
For now, it’s all speculation. But with Weigman healthier, hungrier, and ready to prove his doubters wrong, one thing is for sure: The Aggies better hope they made the right call. Because if they didn’t?
This might be the one that haunts them for years.
