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Texas A&M defeats Missouri State in season-opening shutout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:29 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Texas A&M defeats Missouri State in season-opening shutout

Summary

Texas A&M opened its 2026 college football season with a 50-0 victory over Missouri State at Kyle Field on Saturday. Quarterback Marcel Reed completed 21-of-30 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns to lead the offense. Transfer receiver Isaiah Horton contributed 76 yards on four catches in his Aggies debut, while the team finished with 505 total yards of offense. The defense held Missouri State to 67 total yards and forced two turnovers in the program's first opening-game shutout since 1993. Linebacker Noah Mikhail recorded a team-high seven tackles, and defensive end Ryan Henderson added one sack and two tackles for loss.

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By the Numbers

•Texas A&M finished with 505 total yards compared to 67 for Missouri State.
•Quarterback Marcel Reed threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns.
•The Aggies defense forced two turnovers and held their opponent scoreless.
•This win was the team's first season-opening shutout since 1993.

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What they're saying

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Going into the season, Texas A&M was viewed by some as a sleeper candidate to win the Southeastern Conference. Likewise, returning quarterback Marcel Reed is considered as a darkhorse Heisman Trophy contender. If Saturday is any indication, Reed and the Aggies may very well cause some commotion in the SEC and national landscape.
— Yahoo Sports

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