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Kevin Sumlin explains Kyler Murray’s absence from game

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The Texas A&M Aggies got embarrassed by Ole Miss yesterday, posting just 192 total yards in a 23-3 loss, and it left many scratching their heads as to why freshman sensation Kyler Murray was benched in favor of Jake Hubenak when it came time to get Kyle Allen out of the game.

Fortunately, coach Kevin Sumlin explained his decision and it came down to one simple aspect: practice. Brett Zwerneman of The Houston Chronicle reported further details on Twitter.

Kevin Sumlin on why he turned to Jake Hubenak instead of Kyler Murray: That was based on practice — how practice had been going.