COL FB: Texas A&M 47, Sam Houston State 28

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Johnny Manziel fired three touchdown passes and ran for two more Saturday, carrying 10th-ranked Texas A&M past Sam Houston State 47-28.

Manziel burnished his Heisman Trophy credentials with the performance, which included 263 yards on 14-of-20 passing and 102 yards on 16 carries for the Aggies (9-2).

The signal-caller became the first freshman in college football history to throw for 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in a single season as Texas A&M won its fourth straight.

Mike Evans hauled down six passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns for the Aggies.

The Bearkats (8-3) were led by Brian Bell, who compiled 151 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 14-of-30 passing.