Texas A&M vs Missouri Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 10, 2026
The Texas A&M Aggies visit the 14th-ranked Missouri Tigers on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, with the opening kickoff at 12:00 PM ET and televised on ABC. Texas A&M is 3-2 overall and 1-2 in the SEC, tied for 11th in the conference standings. The Aggies defeated Arkansas 34-7 last Saturday, ending a two-game losing streak. Missouri is 4-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play, tied for seventh in the conference. The Tigers defeated Florida 45-17 after losing to Mississippi State. Cash in a winner with our free NCAAF picks.
Texas A&M Aggies Trying to Build on Arkansas Victory
Texas A&M rebounded from consecutive losses to Kentucky and LSU with a 34-7 victory over Arkansas. The Aggies scored just 27 combined points in those defeats after opening the season with victories over Missouri State and Arizona State. Quarterback Marcel Reed has completed 57.0% of his passes for 908 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions. Reed has also rushed for 170 yards and two touchdowns. Rueben Owens II leads the rushing attack with 291 yards, while KJ Edwards has 181 yards and two scores.
Isaiah Horton leads Texas A&M's receivers with 17 catches for 248 yards and three touchdowns. Mario Craver has 23 receptions for 235 yards and two scores. The Aggies have gained 944 passing yards and 837 rushing yards, scoring 17 offensive touchdowns. Defensively, Texas A&M has recorded five sacks, four interceptions and six fumble recoveries. Noah Mikhail leads the team with 26 tackles, while Marco Jones has two sacks and an interception. The Aggies have allowed 93 points across five games, including seven against Arkansas.
Injuries: Jamarion Morrow (questionable), B. Ivy (out), Terry Bussey (out), M. Williams (out), T. Riden Jr. (out).
Missouri Tigers Must Avoid a Letdown After Florida Victory
Missouri responded to its 31-24 loss at Mississippi State with a 45-17 victory over Florida. The Tigers have won four of five games, scoring at least 24 points in every contest. Quarterback Austin Simmons has completed 67.9% of his passes for 1,287 yards, 13 touchdowns and no interceptions. Jamal Roberts leads the rushing attack with 606 yards and six touchdowns on 113 attempts, averaging 5.4 yards per rush. Missouri has scored 188 points this season, averaging 37.6 per game.
Cayden Lee leads Missouri with 35 receptions for 522 yards and four touchdowns. Donovan Olugbode has added 26 catches for 407 yards and six touchdowns, giving Simmons two productive downfield targets. The Tigers have gained 1,392 passing yards and 843 rushing yards, with 22 offensive touchdowns. Missouri's defense has recorded 15 sacks, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Daeden Hopkins leads the team with six sacks, while Nicholas Rodriguez has 50 tackles. Missouri has allowed 100 points this season, including 17 against Florida.
Injuries: Langden Kitchen (out), Darris Smith (out), G. Hoffman (out), J. Brady (out), C. Green (out), A. Hardy (out).
Key to the Game
Texas A&M's passing attack faces a difficult matchup against Missouri's defensive front. The Aggies have completed 56.3% of their passes as a team, while Reed has thrown four interceptions and taken nine sacks. Missouri has recorded 15 sacks, including six from Hopkins. Simmons has not thrown an interception in 137 attempts, and Missouri has two receivers with more than 400 yards. Texas A&M needs better passing production than it showed against Kentucky and LSU to keep Missouri from building an early advantage.
Texas A&M vs Missouri Game Pick
- Missouri Tigers -3.5 (-105)
Missouri is the pick against the 3.5-point spread after defeating Florida 45-17 and winning four of its first five games. Simmons has thrown 13 touchdowns without an interception, while Roberts has rushed for 606 yards and six scores. Texas A&M has struggled offensively against SEC opponents, scoring six points at LSU and 21 against Kentucky before beating Arkansas. Missouri also has 15 sacks compared with five for the Aggies. The Tigers' passing production and stronger pass rush make Missouri the choice at home on Saturday afternoon.
Texas A&M vs Missouri Over/Under Pick
- over 48.5 (-105)
Over 48.5 is the pick with Missouri averaging 37.6 points per game and scoring at least 24 in every contest. The Tigers have scored 45, 24, 27, 38 and 54 points across their five games. Texas A&M has scored 34 or more in three victories, including 34 against Arkansas last Saturday. Missouri's passing attack has produced 13 touchdowns, while Roberts has added six rushing scores. The Aggies have enough rushing production to contribute points, making a combined total above 48.5 realistic in Columbia this weekend