Texas A&M Shocks Ninth-Ranked Missouri with Dominant 41-10 Victory

Texas A&M Dominates Missouri in a Shocking Showdown

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – What a day it was for Texas A&M as they turned out the lights on ninth-ranked Missouri with a stunning 41-10 victory! As the sun set over College Station on Saturday, October 5, fans witnessed something remarkable as the Aggies, now sitting at number 25 in the polls, powered their way to victory, delivering Missouri their first loss of the season.

Le’Veon Moss Shines Bright

The star of the day was undoubtedly Le’Veon Moss, who celebrated with his teammates after a jaw-dropping performance. Moss was in the zone, running for a career-high 138 yards and scoring three touchdowns. When asked whether they shocked Missouri, he laughed and said, “Most definitely. They thought they was coming to get a piece of cake — easy.” It’s safe to say it was anything but easy for the Tigers.

For the Aggies, this win marked their fifth straight victory of the season, putting them at 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the SEC under first-year coach Mike Elko. Elko is proud of his team’s growth mindset, telling reporters, “We are trying to grow every single day.” After suffering a loss to Notre Dame in their opener, it seems the Aggies have found their footing.

Early Domination and a Seamless Performance

Texas A&M set the tone early in the game, leading 24-0 by halftime. It was pure magic on the very first play of the second half: Moss sprinted through a massive hole in the defense, taking off for a stunning 75-yard touchdown that left fans on their feet. “We just wanted to come out and continue to put our foot on their neck,” Moss remarked, capturing the determined spirit of the team.

The third stanza saw Moss scoring his second touchdown of the day, securing an 18-yard run that sent the home crowd of 97,049 into a frenzy. Chants of “over-rated, over-rated” rang throughout Kyle Field, as fans enjoyed every moment of their team’s dominant performance.

Missouri’s Struggles and Missteps

While Missouri was coming off a nail-biting win over Vanderbilt, they found themselves outmatched against the Aggies. Quarterback Brady Cook threw for 186 yards and one touchdown, but it just wasn’t enough. Cook expressed disappointment, stating that he felt “embarrassed” by the team’s inability to be competitive, saying, “That’s not Mizzou football.”

Missouri’s one bright spot came from a 59-yard touchdown pass from Cook to Theo Wease, which at least gave the Tigers a taste of success in an otherwise disheartening game. It was clear that missed opportunities plagued Missouri throughout the day, with a pivotal fourth-and-2 turnover early on diminishing their momentum before it could even start.

A Crowd and Coach with Something to Prove

Adding fuel to the fire, Cook stirred things up earlier in the week by claiming that the noise at Kyle Field during practice was even louder than during games. Well, the Aggies made sure to send a message to him with their electric atmosphere, even flashing his quote on the big screens during the game! Elko playfully emphasized that “the 12th Man certainly heard some of the statements made about how easy it was to play in Kyle Field,” and they definitely took those words to heart.

Looking Ahead

As for what’s next, Missouri’s journey continues as they prepare to visit UMass next Saturday, looking to bounce back from this tough defeat. On the flip side, the Aggies are off to Mississippi State, and with their current form, expectations are high.

Coach Drinkwitz reminded his team that this pivotal moment could define their season, saying, “You’ve got one of two choices… You can fall apart or you can dig deep and find a resolve to get better.” Clearly, the Aggies are on an upward trajectory, while the Tigers will need a serious reset if they hope to regain their footing in the SEC.

As the college football season rolls on, this evidently thrilling game is bound to make waves in the polls, and fans will eagerly await the Aggies’ next chapter!