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Texas A&M blanks Missouri State 50-0 in dominant home opener

The Aggies scored 17 points in the final quarter to seal a 50-0 victory over the Bears at Kyle Field, with Marcel Reed throwing for 233 yards.

Sasha Yoder

September 6, 20262 min read

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September 5, 2026

Aggies Control the Pace

Texas A&M Aggies defeated the Missouri State Bears 50-0 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. The home team established an early lead and never relinquished control in front of a crowd of 107,782. The Aggies entered the contest as the home side and finished with a 1-0 record, while the visiting Bears dropped to 0-1. The margin of victory was decisive, with the Aggies outscoring the Bears in every single period of the game.

Early Scoring Surge

The first quarter set the tone for the remainder of the afternoon. Missouri State failed to score, while Texas A&M accumulated nine points. Isaiah Horton caught a 15-yard pass from Marcel Reed for a touchdown, followed by a successful kick from David Olano. The Aggies capitalized on a defensive stop when Missouri State committed a safety, adding two more points to the lead. The second quarter saw the gap widen further. David Olano connected on a 28-yard field goal, and Marcel Reed found Mario Craver on a 12-yard passing play. The additional kick by Olano brought the halftime score to 19-0 in favor of the home team.

Dominant Second Half

The third quarter featured continued offensive production from the Aggies. Terry Bussey rushed for a 10-yard touchdown, and Jamarion Morrow added a 2-yard run. Both scores were followed by extra points kicked by David Olano, extending the lead to 33-0. The fourth quarter proved to be the highest-scoring period for Texas A&M, with the team adding 17 points. Carsyn Baker rushed for a 12-yard touchdown, and Brady Hart connected with Aaron Gregory on a 15-yard pass. The game concluded with a 47-yard field goal by Asher Murray, sealing the 50-0 final result.

Statistical Performance

Marcel Reed was the standout performer for the Aggies, completing 21 of 30 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns. Rueben Owens II led the rushing attack with 77 yards on 17 carries. Isaiah Horton contributed on the receiving end with four catches for 76 yards and one touchdown. For Missouri State, Skyler Locklear completed 8 of 17 passes for 30 yards. Jambres Dubar carried the ball seven times for 20 yards, and Dillon Hipp caught two passes for 15 yards. The Aggies' defensive effort ensured the Bears were held scoreless throughout the entire contest.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401856668

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Sasha Yoder

Sasha Yoder covers Richardson high school and area college sports.

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