Defense in Review: Texas A&M 35, Missouri 14
The Aggie defense started the game in Columbia with a turnover and kept up the pace and pressure all afternoon, controlling an offense that averaged 37 points a game. Billy Liucci details an effort that suggests A&M is continuing to get closer to playing its best football.
Key Matchups: No. 21 Texas A&M at Missouri
As Texas A&M travels to CoMo this weekend, the Aggies are hoping to avoid a let-down game coming off a monumental win over Alabama. Ahead of A&M's road test with Missouri, Billy Liucci analyzes the key in-game battles to keep an eye on when the Ags and Tigers clash.
Texas A&M hoping to avoid hangover game with Missouri on Saturday
If Texas A&M walks into Columbia's Faurot Field expecting an easy victory on Saturday morning, Eli Drinkwitz, Connor Bazelak & Co. could pull off the upset. Jimbo Fisher had challenged the Aggies to forget last week's win over Alabama and focus on the Missouri Tigers.
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No. 21 Texas A&M at Missouri: Players to Watch
Following the historic win over top-ranked Alabama, Texas A&M will test its focus on the road against the Missouri Tigers. Olin Buchanan identifies the players to keep an eye on for both teams.
Cover Story: Aggies must rediscover a sense of urgency to correct course
Texas A&M ran into an Arkansas buzzsaw in Arlington on Saturday, and while the loss was an ugly one, it's important to remember that one bad outcome won't run the program. It's now time for Jimbo Fisher to correct the Aggies' flaw and focus on the finish.
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Dramatic defensive improvements vital for Missouri, Drinkwitz in 2021
Quarterback Connor Bazelak returns to lead a re-tooled Missouri offense in 2021, but the concerns surrounding the Tigers fall largely on the defense. For Eli Drinkwitz and Mizzou to contend in the SEC East, they'll need much better defensive play and then some.
SEC Round-Up: LSU, Auburn meet as unranked teams for first time since 1999
The LSU-Auburn football rivalry has long been one of the most tightly contested battles in the SEC with each program being highly ranked over the last 20 years. This year's battle should also be a close one, but this time it's because both sides come into the matchup struggling.
Setting up your Saturday: The Big Ten’s big debut is finally here
Four of the five Power 5 leagues will be back in action on Saturday as the Big Ten makes its return to the gridiron this weekend. The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach previews a nearly-full slate of college football action this weekend.
