Missouri Defeats Texas A&M 27-6 in SEC Matchup

Texas A&M football fell to No. 14 Missouri 27-6 on Saturday afternoon at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri, as the Aggies dropped to 3-3 overall and 1-3 in SEC play, according to 12thman.com.

According to 12thman.com, Texas A&M managed 146 total yards of offense in the loss. Senior quarterback Marcel Reed completed 16 of 32 passes for 126 yards.

David Olano provided all six Texas A&M points, converting field goals from 53 and 27 yards, according to 12thman.com. The kicker remained perfect at 9-for-9 on field goal attempts to begin the season.

According to 12thman.com, Olano became the first Aggie to open a season 9-for-9 on field goals since Todd Pegram made his first 12 attempts in 2004.

Missouri scored first in the second quarter through a 32-yard touchdown reception by Cayden Lee, after Olano's opening field goal had given Texas A&M an early 3-0 lead, according to 12thman.com.

The Tigers extended their advantage with a 50-yard field goal late in the first half and a 51-yard field goal to open the second half, according to 12thman.com.

Brandon Davis-Swain blocked a Missouri field goal attempt as the first half ended, keeping the game within one score at halftime, according to 12thman.com.

Missouri added a two-yard rushing touchdown from Jamal Roberts in the third quarter and a 54-yard touchdown run from Roberts in the fourth quarter to secure the 27-6 result, according to 12thman.com.

Texas A&M's defense recorded its second consecutive game with an interception on an opponent's opening drive, according to 12thman.com. Senior linebacker Daymion Sanford made the interception, his second career pick.

Senior nickelback Jordan Shaw led the Aggies with eight tackles and recorded a career-high 1.5 tackles for loss, according to 12thman.com.

Texas A&M will return to Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 17, for a non-conference matchup against The Citadel. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m., according to 12thman.com.