Texas A&M Aggies vs. Missouri Tigers Preview: Score Predictions

The Texas A&M Aggies will play host in Week 6 to the red-hot Missouri Tigers, and both teams bring a lot to the table. That said, here are Texas A&M On SI’s staff predictions.

Sep 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates with Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Jahdae Walker (9) after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

As both the Texas A&M Aggies and Missouri Tigers prepare for a Week 6 with plenty of stakes, they'll both be looking to put on their best show.

Whichever team wins will notch a quality conference victory to add to its resume, while the losing squad will be left a big blow — the Tigers losing their perfect streak and the Aggies falling out of playoff contention.

Playing at Kyle Field will certainly help the Aggies' case, but it's up to them to capitalize on it.

Meanwhile, the Tigers know what they're in for on the road. They've pitched strong performances so far, but also have room to grow, and doing so against the Aggies is a best-case scenario.

That being said, here are Texas A&M On SI's staff predictions:

Matt Galatzan, Publisher

This could be the toughest test the Aggies face to this point in the season, Eli Drinkwitz has done something special with Missouri and has the Tigers as an SEC East contender heading into the 2024 season. Can the Aggies slow down one of the best quarterback/receiver duos in the country? I think the Aggies' defense comes to play, but the uncertainties of the offense are too much for me to be confident in a Texas A&M win.

Missouri 27
Texas A&M 20

Aaron Raley, Staff Writer

Well Marcel Reed, if there was ever a chance to show your coaches that you’re the man, then here you go. Missouri has been a strong team under the leadership of both head coach Eli Drinkwitz and quarterback Brady Cook, and if the Aggies don’t tighten up their pass coverage on defense, Cook is going to have his way with the Aggie secondary.

But do I think that will happen? Not this week, and Brady Cook mocking the Kyle Field crowd will only add more fuel to the fire. I think Aggies clean up nicely, and deliver a statement win over a top-10 Missouri team.

Texas A&M 24
Missouri 21

Matt Guzman, Columnist

Missouri has issued the challenge, and it's up to them to capitalize on it. Calling out The 12th Man is never a recommended game, but the Tigers do have a point. If they can start fast and keep the Aggies out of the end zone, they could silence the crowd significantly.

The Aggies do have the benefit of the doubt when it comes to the crowd, however. Marcel Reed or not, if the offense can get anything going, or even score first, it could be terms for riding out the momentum through the contest. That's easier said than done, but I think the Aggies can manage.

Just barely.

Texas A&M 21
Missouri 20