Texas A&M pulls away from Missouri, stays unbeaten
Jamal Roberts and Ahmad Hardy each surpassed 100 rushing yards, but the Aggies produced the decisive second-half plays in a 38-17 victory.
| Kickoff | 12:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Memorial Stadium |
| Spread | Texas -2.5 |
| Total | 42.5 |
| TV | ESPN |
|---|---|
| Streaming | the ESPN app |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →No. 3 Texas A&M beat No. 19 Missouri 38-17 on Saturday at sold-out Memorial Stadium, using a balanced offense and several decisive plays to remain unbeaten. The Aggies improved to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in SEC play, while the Tigers dropped to 6-3 and 2-3.
Missouri running backs Jamal Roberts and Ahmad Hardy each topped 100 rushing yards. Roberts carried 17 times for 110 yards and a touchdown, while Hardy finished with 109 yards and a score on 13 attempts. Hardy's season total reached 1,046 yards.
Texas A&M led 14-0 at halftime and stretched the margin when Marcel Reed's screen pass to KC Conception became a 48-yard touchdown. DaMarion Fowlkes answered with a 55-yard kickoff return, setting up a Missouri drive capped by Roberts' 4-yard touchdown run.
The Tigers appeared ready to force a three-and-out on the Aggies' next possession, but upback Dalton Brooks took a fourth-down direct snap 48 yards to the Missouri 18. Randy Bond later made a 32-yard field goal for a 24-7 advantage.
Missouri converted a fumble forced by Mose Phillips III and recovered by Marvin Burks Jr. into Oliver Robbins' 49-yard field goal, his first for the Tigers. Texas A&M quickly responded as Rueben Owens II broke a 57-yard touchdown run, part of a 102-yard performance on 13 carries. Hardy answered with a 45-yard score.
Matt Zollers completed 7 of 22 passes for 77 yards in his Missouri starting debut. Reed went 20 of 29 for 221 yards and two touchdowns. An interception created by Daymion Sanford's blitz set up EJ Smith's touchdown for the Aggies' 14-0 halftime lead.
The announced crowd of 57,321 gave Missouri its 19th consecutive home sellout, a program record. The Tigers held Texas A&M to 148 total yards in the first half, but the Aggies' second-half rushing gains and fourth-down conversion helped break the game open.
Why it matters
Texas A&M moved to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in SEC play. Missouri fell to 6-3 and 2-3 despite producing two 100-yard rushers.
What to watch next
Missouri's next listed game was its home finale against Mississippi State on Nov. 15 at 6:45 p.m. on SEC Network.
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