12 days, 12 opponents for the 12th Man: Previewing Missouri State
12 days, 12 opponents for the 12th Man. Previewing every opponent on Texas A&M's schedule leading to the 2026 kickoff, starting with Missouri State.
Just 12 days until Texas A&M hosts Missouri State for the opening game of the college football season, Aggieland is eagerly awaiting their first matchup against the Bears. Missouri State s defense, under the leadership of Jack Curtis, is ranked seventh in Conference USA, allowing 28.8 points per game. They play a 4-3 and 4-2-5 defense, which has produced 24 sacks and eight interceptions.
Running back Jared Lloyd, a fifth-year player, was their top tackler with 77 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss. Offensively, Missouri State employs the veer-and-shoot style, led by fifth-year quarterback Skyler Lockyear. Lockyear threw for 1,418 yards and 13 touchdowns last season and is expected to lead the team to a top-five finish in Conference USA.
The Aggies will look to take advantage of Missouri State s struggling run defense as they aim for an explosive start to the 2026 campaign.
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