Texas A&M Dominates Missouri in a Stunning Upset
In a highly anticipated college football matchup on Saturday, only one game featured teams from the AP Top 25 rankings. The ninth-ranked Missouri Tigers faced off against the No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field.
Despite being favored to win, Missouri was unable to keep pace with Texas A&M, who delivered an impressive performance and secured a decisive 41-10 victory. Following the game, Aggies running back Le’Veon Moss expressed his surprise at how they outperformed their top-10 rivals.
“Absolutely,” Moss remarked with a chuckle. “They thought it would be an easy win for them.” He had an outstanding game himself, rushing for a personal best of 138 yards and scoring three touchdowns.
A Strong Comeback for Texas A&M
With this victory, Texas A&M has now achieved five consecutive wins after suffering defeat in their season opener against Notre Dame. First-year head coach Mike Elko emphasized the team’s commitment to improvement despite earlier setbacks: “We are focused on growth… striving to get better every day,” he stated confidently.
The Aggies dominated early in the game, leading 24-0 by halftime. They extended their advantage when Moss sprinted for a remarkable 75-yard touchdown on the very first play of the third quarter—showcasing his speed and agility as he broke through tackles and outran defenders.
“We aimed to maintain our momentum and keep pushing forward,” Moss added about their aggressive strategy.
Missouri Struggles Under Pressure
Missouri’s quarterback Brady Cook managed to throw for 186 yards along with one touchdown during what was their first away game of the season. Afterward, Coach Eliah Drinkwitz took full responsibility for his team’s lackluster performance and issued an apology to fans: “This was simply not acceptable from my team; I take full accountability.”
He further elaborated that issues such as failing to convert crucial third downs were pivotal in determining the outcome of this match: “We weren’t competitive today—that’s not representative of Mizzou football.”
Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman made his return after missing three games due to injury; he threw for an impressive total of 276 yards while Amari Daniels contributed two rushing touchdowns.
Key Moments That Shaped The Game
Early in the contest, Texas A&M held a lead of 10-0 when Luther Burden III appeared poised to score on what seemed like a spectacular 75-yard reception—only for it to be nullified due to an illegal receiver downfield penalty against Missouri.
The Tigers did manage one touchdown late in the third quarter—a notable connection between Cook and Wease that resulted in a thrilling 59-yard pass play cutting into Texas A&M’s lead at that point (34-7).
Looking ahead, Texas A&M will enjoy some time off next week before facing Mississippi State on October 19th. Meanwhile, Missouri will aim for redemption as they prepare to host Massachusetts next Saturday.
