Texas A&M prepares to host Missouri State in season opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 6:51 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Texas A&M opens its 2026 college football season against Missouri State this Saturday night at Kyle Field. Head coach Mike Elko looks to refine the team's offensive chemistry and defensive pressure in this non-conference contest. Junior quarterback Marcel Reed enters the game as a focal point for the Aggies after an offseason of development. The team features a new-look offensive line with four new starters joining returning veteran Mark Nabou Jr. Additionally, Northwestern transfer Anto Saka is set to debut at defensive end to bolster the Aggies' pass rush. Missouri State travels to College Station following a 2025 campaign that saw the Bears finish with a 7-6 overall record.
- •Texas A&M hosts Missouri State at Kyle Field this Saturday night.
- •Quarterback Marcel Reed returns to lead the Aggies' offense.
- •Four new starters join Mark Nabou Jr. on the Texas A&M offensive line.
- •Northwestern transfer Anto Saka starts at defensive end for the Aggies.
- •Missouri State finished the 2025 season with a 7-6 overall record.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M vs. Missouri State: How to watch, date, time, TV channel
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M vs. Missouri State: Five things to watch in season opener
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M vs. Missouri State: Everything to know about the Bears
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M vs. Missouri State: 3 areas to watch in the season opener
"Fresh off its first College Football Playoff appearance last year, Texas A&M opens the season Saturday ranked eighth in the nation.
"Texas A&M football opens the 2026 season against Missouri State on Saturday. Here's what the Bears bring to Kyle Field.
"Here are three areas to watch in Texas A&M football's season opener against Missouri State on Saturday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 12:00 PMTexas A&M vs. Missouri State: How to watch, date, time, TV channel
Fresh off its first College Football Playoff appearance last year, Texas A&M opens the season Saturday ranked eighth in the nation.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:51 PMTexas A&M vs. Missouri State: Five things to watch in season opener
Here are five things to watch in Texas A&M football's season opener against Missouri State on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:47 AMTexas A&M vs. Missouri State: Everything to know about the Bears
Texas A&M football opens the 2026 season against Missouri State on Saturday. Here's what the Bears bring to Kyle Field.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 9:42 PMTexas A&M vs. Missouri State: 3 areas to watch in the season opener
Here are three areas to watch in Texas A&M football's season opener against Missouri State on Saturday night.
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