Texas A&M vs. Missouri State time, TV channel, score, live updates

Texas A&M's 2026 season officially kicks off on Saturday night, as the Aggies will host Missouri State and first-year coach Casey Woods, who served as SMU's offensive coordinator from 2022 to 2025. Entering his third season at the helm, coach Mike Elko led A&M to the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history, including an historic 11-0 start.

During his first full starting season, redshirt junior quarterback Marcel Reed took a significant step towards reaching his full potential, throwing for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, while former Bowling Green transfer Edge Cashius Howell led the SEC with 11.5 sacks, earning unanimous All-American status.

Even after a record 10 players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, Texas A&M's offense is expected to match last season's production, with Marcel Reed back under center and Mario Craver leading one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the country. On defense, transfer Edge Anto Saka will look to replace Cashius Howell, joining a deep defensive line rotation, while the Aggies' secondary is loaded with NFL-level talent.

On Saturday, the Aggies will take on a Missouri State program that finished 7-6 last season under former head coach Ryan Beard and, like most Group of Five teams, underwent a transformation through the transfer portal, including the addition of new starting QB Skyler Locklear.

Texas A&M's nine-game SEC schedule will be brutal, but if every transfer addition, four new offensive linemen, and new OC Holmon Wiggins aren't an issue, I still predict the Aggies to finish 10-2 and make the CFP.

Get real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points, and expert analysis throughout Texas A&M's game against Missouri State. Follow along for highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant breakdowns as Texas A&M takes on Missouri State in the 2026 season opener.

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