Texas A&M players prepare for 2026 season opener against Missouri State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Texas A&M prepares to host Missouri State at Kyle Field for the 2026 season opener this Saturday. Wide receiver Mario Craver and safety Marcus Ratcliffe represented the team during the season's first press conference on Tuesday. Craver, entering his junior campaign, moves into a leadership role for the receiving corps following the departure of KC Concepcion. Ratcliffe anchors a secondary that allowed an average of 176.6 passing yards per game last season. Both players emphasized a focus on team-wide improvement and consistent execution rather than individual statistics. The Aggies aim to set a tone for the upcoming season during the matchup against the Bears.
- •Texas A&M plays Missouri State at Kyle Field on Saturday.
- •Mario Craver enters his junior season as the team's primary wide receiver.
- •Marcus Ratcliffe returns to lead the Aggies' secondary unit.
- •The defense looks to improve its turnover forced rate in 2026.
- •The team identified Anto Saka and Isaiah Horton as notable contributors during camp.
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — 'No complacency within us': Texas A&M S, WR are hungry for more in 2026
"Texas A&M safety Marcus Ratcliffe and wide receiver Mario Craver talk not being complacent, 2026 goals ahead of season opener against Missouri State.
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