News release from Texas A&M Athletics:
No. 8 Texas A&M claimed its first win of the 2026 campaign Saturday night, downing Missouri State, 50-0, in front of 107,782 fans at Kyle Field.
The Aggie defense secured its second shutout of the Mike Elko era and limited the Bears to 67 yards of total offense. Sophomore linebacker Noah Mikhail was the leading tackler for the Maroon & White with a career-high seven stops.
Graduate defensive end Ryan Henderson made an impact in his debut with Texas A&M, posting two tackles for loss, one sack and one forced fumble. Fifth-year defensive end Anto Saka and sophomore defensive tackle DJ Sanders each recovered a fumble for the Aggies.
Senior quarterback Marcel Reed paved the way for the offense, completing 21 passes on 30 attempts (70%) for 233 yards and two touchdowns. He added 20 yards on the ground on seven attempts.
Ten different players caught a pass for the Maroon & White, led by junior wide receiver Mario Craver, who reeled in five receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown. Fifth-year wide receiver Isaiah Horton tallied 76 yards on four receptions and charted his first touchdown as an Aggie.
Texas A&M posted 236 rushing yards as a unit, led by senior running back Rueben Owens II. The El Campo, Texas, native logged 77 yards on 17 attempts. Freshman Carsyn Baker, sophomore Jamarion Morrow and junior Terry Bussey each added a rushing score.
Up Next
Texas A&M returns to Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 12 to host Arizona State at 11 a.m. on ABC. The contest marks the second meeting all-time between the Aggies and Sun Devils.