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Texas A&M finally displayed the form that many anticipated this season during its 34-7 victory over Arkansas. The Aggies established the running game, protected Marcel Reed, and limited the Razorbacks to 214 total yards to secure their first SEC win. Now A&M must prove that performance can travel.
The Aggies will face No. 14 Missouri in Columbia, where the Tigers come off a 45-17 win over Florida. Austin Simmons threw for 340 yards, while Jamal Roberts rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns. The matchup will also test the offensive approach that helped A&M rebound.
Missouri allows only 2.6 yards per carry, which could force Reed to throw more. The Aggies have won three straight against the Tigers, including a 38-17 road victory last season, but most experts expect Missouri to end that streak.
Key Analysis
Here's who the experts are picking to win this week's showdown: Adam Kramer (Bleacher Report): Texas A&M; Bill Connelly (ESPN SP+): Missouri; Pete Fiutak (College Football News): Missouri; Jackson Langendorf (College Football News): Texas A&M; Killian Wright (Missouri Tigers On SI): Missouri. The experts lean toward Missouri, but this isn't being treated as a one-sided matchup.
A&M showed against Arkansas that it can control a game when the running attack is working and Reed is not asked to force throws. Whether that formula holds up against Missouri's defense will likely determine if the Aggies can earn their first road win of the season.
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