Texas A&M Defeats Mississippi State 31-9

Texas A&M defeated Mississippi State 31-9 in College Station, improving to 5-0 (2-0 SEC) — its best start since 2016. Marcel Reed was 13-of-23 for 180 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception, ran for a score, and connected with KC Concepcion on two TD catches, while Rueben Owens II led the run game with 142 yards as the Aggies totaled 299 rushing yards. A&M’s defense limited Mississippi State to one third-down conversion on 10 attempts, forced turnovers including Daymion Sanford’s interception, and generated a potent pass rush highlighted by multiple sacks from Cashius Howell. After a sluggish, defensive first half, the Aggies opened the second half with a 28-0 run that broke the game open, including a touchdown reception by Mario Craver. The blackout home game also served as a major recruiting weekend, drawing dozens of prospects and multiple 2026–2027 targets to Kyle Field.