No. 9 Missouri Tigers Fall Apart Against No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies

Missouri football couldn't find any momentum against Texas A&M on Saturday afternoon.

Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Missouri Tigers cornerback Dreyden Norwood (12) attempts to throw a pass in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. / Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Missouri football’s trip to the Lone Star State couldn’t have possibly gone any worse than it did against Texas A&M, falling way short in a 41-10 blowout.

With a rocking Kyle Field crowd behind them, the Aggies immediately came out attacking the Tigers on both ends, stretching out a 24-0 lead by the end of the first half. Missouri looked rattled from the get-go, and it never found any ounce of momentum to crawl back in the game. 

Head coach Eli Drinkwitz had talked about preparing for Marcel Reed at Texas A&M’s quarterback position throughout the week, but it was Conner Weigman who got the start and dismantled the Tiger defense with 276 passing yards and 18-of-22 completions. It was the run game that finished most drives, however, with both Le’Veon Moss and Amari Daniels combining for five rushing touchdowns.

The “Death Row” defense that ranked amongst the best in the country plummeted, failing to alleviate any of the pressure on the Missouri offense. 

The Tigers had little-to-no success offensively, as quarterback Brady Cook had one of his worst performances in recent memory, mustering up just 186 passing yards on 13-of-31 completions and one touchdown. In addition, he was sacked six times for a loss of 25 yards, receiving little help from the offensive line.

Missouri’s run game largely had little success too, with their rushing leader Nate Noel only being able to gain 30 yards on 10 attempts. In all, the Tigers had just 254 total yards to the Aggies’ 512. 

The perfect season for the Tigers comes to an abrupt close after a bye week, putting themselves in jeopardy to drop a significant amount in poll rankings. 

Missouri will have a chance to regroup on the road against UMass at 11 a.m. Saturday. 

Fourth Quarter

• Blake Craig ends a nightmare game for Missouri, making it a final score of 41-10.
• "Overrated" chants surrounded Kyle Field following Moss' touchdown.
• 11:00 — For the third time today, Moss scores a touchdown. It's now 41-7, although it doesn't really matter at this point.
• Texas A&M played Mr. Brightside, something tells me that was intentional.

Third Quarter

• 5:06 — Cook finds an open Wease Jr. for a 59-yard touchdown, finally giving the Tigers their first points of the game. It's now 34-7.
• 6:34 — Yet again, Texas A&M scores before Missouri can find its first points of the day. Bond gets a 38-yard field goal attempt to go, now its 34-0.
• 14:47 — Moss runs up the middle of the field for a 75-yard touchdown on the first play of the second half. Aggies extend the lead to 31-0.

Second Quarter

• END OF HALF: Texas A&M 24, Missouri 0
• 2:18 — Yet another forced punt for Missouri, giving the Aggies enough time to get another score before the half ends. On top of that, Texas A&M will get the ball first in the second half.
• 6:34 — Le'Veon Moss strikes for a 1-yard touchdown. It is now a 24-0 lead for Texas A&M, Missouri's chances at finding itself back in the game are getting slimmer.
• The Tigers have had a couple opportunities for big defensive plays, including a near interception from Toriano Pride Jr.. Have to hope at some point one of these opportunities will be capitalized on.
• Cook is finding lots of gaps in the open field, but not enough to extend drives. Has already taken lots of hits.
• 14:27 — Daniels brings in the ball at the 1-yard line for a touchdown. Aggies lead 17-0.

First Quarter

• Weigman threw for 113 yards and 10-of-12 completions in the first quarter, while Cook threw for 44 yards and 2-of-6 completions. Big difference at the quarterback position right now.
• 4:45 — Cook finds an open Luther Burden III for a 75-yard touchdown, but gets called for an ineligible receiver that overturned the play. Would've been a break for a slow start offensively.
• 5:06 — Randy Bond drills a 44-yard field goal, Texas A&M now leads 10-0.
• 8:10 — Quick three-and-out for Missouri. Brady Cook overthrew to Wease Jr. and was then sacked by Daymion Sanford for a 3-yard loss.
• 9:40 — Amari Daniels scores a 25-yard rushing touchdown through the middle of the Missouri defense. Puts the Aggies up 7-0.
• Conner Weigman is in fact the starting quarterback for the Aggies.
• 12:50 — Tigers turn the ball over on downs, possible DPI went uncalled on a pass intended for Theo Wease Jr.
• Texas A&M wins the toss and defers to the second half, Missouri will start the game on the receiving end.

Pre Game

• NFL scouts in attendance: Saints, Giants, Bills, Patriots (2), Texans (4), Dolphins, Ravens, Titans, Panthers (2), Bears
• Marquis Johnson was seen practicing on the field with the rest of the team.
• The Texas A&M radio network announced that Conner Weigman will be starting at QB for the Aggies. Both Weigman and Marcel Reed were announced as starters for Texas A&M at QB during pregame introductions.

How to Watch: No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies

Who: No. 9 Missouri Tigers (4-0, 1-0 SEC) at Texas A&M Aggies (4-1, 2-0 SEC)

What: Week 6 of the College Football season

Where: Kyle Field (102,733), College Station, Texas

When: Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.

TV: ABC (Play-by-play Joe Tessitore, Analyst Jordan Rodgers)

Sirius XM: Ch. 191

Radio: Tiger Radio Network(Play-by-play Mike Kelly, Analyst Howard Richards, Sideline Chris Gervino)

Series: Texas A&M leads 10-7.