Well, Aggies fans, it looks like Texas A&M managed to squeak out a win against the 18th-ranked Missouri Tigers, 20-10. Don’t get too excited, though. Sure, it’s an upset by the rankings, but this game was as far from a solid performance as you can get. It feels more like Missouri gifted A&M this one with those four turnovers than anything the Aggies really earned on their own.
Let’s start with the offense. I don’t know if “offense” is even the right word here. With only 255 yards total, it looked more like a team trying to get in a little practice than one fighting for a top spot in the SEC. Conner Weigman deserves a little credit, I guess, for not turning the ball over, but that's about it. With one-third down conversion in eight attempts, I’m not sure what kind of game plan they were running, but it certainly wasn’t one focused on actually putting points on the board.
Then there’s Ruben Owens, who was basically the whole offense, racking up 103 yards on the ground and 66 more through the air. If it weren’t for him and a handful of big plays, I’m not sure the Aggies would’ve found the end zone at all. Coach Gonzales seems as lost as the rest of us, admitting, “I’m not sure what’s happening with the offense… we’re getting shut down minus a few plays here and there.” A few plays here and there is putting it generously, Coach.
But let’s talk about the “shining star” of the day—if you can call it that—the Aggie defense. They forced four turnovers, all interceptions, including two from Will Lee, who probably had one of the best games of his career. Yet even the defense had its struggles. They let Missouri break off big plays, and in the second and third quarters, it was like watching a pendulum swing—either they made a big stop or got burned. Feast or famine, as usual, and way too reliant on those turnovers to bail them out.
Missouri’s offense looked better in the second half, and honestly, if they hadn’t been so generous with the turnovers, the Aggies would’ve been in deep trouble. A&M’s so-called “upset” win came down to Missouri handing them extra possessions they just barely managed to capitalize on. Gonzales might be walking away with a win here, but he seems painfully aware that this team is hanging on by a thread, saying, “We could’ve easily lost this game big.”
So here we are: a win against a ranked opponent, but nothing in that game would give any Aggies fan confidence about where this team is headed. The offense is stagnant, the defense is inconsistent, and without those turnovers, we’d be looking at another loss. I’ll say it again—this team is playing with fire, and the smoke is already starting to show.
Debbie Downer, NDL Media and Associated Press, Beat Writer
Texas A&M secured a 20-10 victory over Missouri, taking advantage of critical turnovers and controlling the tempo of the game. The Aggies’ defense was the standout, forcing multiple turnovers that disrupted Missouri’s offensive flow and gave A&M an upper hand throughout the contest. Missouri struggled to recover after the early miscues, and despite some strong individual performances, they couldn’t find their rhythm. Texas A&M's controlled, physical approach helped them dominate time of possession and limit Missouri's opportunities to mount a comeback.
The win was a well-deserved one for Texas A&M, coached by long-tenured NDL member 6ftdeep, who has built a reputation for his strategic and disciplined coaching. For Missouri, this loss is one to take on the chin. While disappointing, the Tigers know there are lessons to be learned, and they remain focused on moving forward with a positive mindset. The team will regroup, adjust, and look to bounce back as the season progresses.
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