Marcel Reed, Texas A&M Dominate in 50-0 Shutout of Missouri State

Aggies Secure Comfortable Victory

Texas A&M delivered a comprehensive performance on Saturday, September 5, 2026, defeating Missouri State 50-0 at Kyle Field in College Station. The Aggies (1-0) improved to an undefeated start with a dominant showing that saw them outscore the Bears (0-1) by a significant margin across all four quarters.

First Half Dominance

The scoring began in the first period as Texas A&M established control early. Marcel Reed connected with Isaiah Horton on a 15-yard pass, followed by a kick from David Olano, giving the Aggies a 7-0 lead. The defense added to the advantage later in the quarter with a team safety, extending the score to 9-0 before Missouri State could put points on the board.

The second quarter saw Texas A&M continue its offensive rhythm. Reed found Horton again for another touchdown, this time from 12 yards out, making it 16-0 after the extra point, though the official scoreboard reflected a 12-9 lead at one point due to the safety timing. David Olano kicked a 28-yard field goal to push the halftime score to 12-9 in favor of Texas A&M.

Mario Craver then caught a 12-yard pass from Reed for another touchdown, extending the lead significantly.

Third and Fourth Quarter Expansion

Texas A&M did not slow down after the break. Terry Bussey broke through for a 10-yard run, followed by Jamarion Morrow’s 2-yard run, both with successful kicks from Olano. These scores brought the tally to 33-0 heading into the final period.

In the fourth quarter, Carsyn Baker added another rushing touchdown from 12 yards out, increasing the score to 40-0. Aaron Gregory caught a 15-yard pass from Brady Hart for another touchdown, making it 47-0. The game was effectively sealed when Asher Murray kicked a 47-yard field goal, bringing the final score to 50-0.

Key Performances

Marcel Reed led the Aggie offense with 233 passing yards on 21-of-30 passing, including two touchdowns. Isaiah Horton was the top receiver with four catches for 76 yards and a touchdown. Rueben Owens II contributed on the ground with 77 rushing yards on 17 carries.

For Missouri State, Skyler Locklear struggled in the passing game, completing 8 of 17 passes for just 30 yards. Jambres Dubar rushed seven times for 20 yards, while Dillon Hipp had two receptions for 15 yards. The Bears were unable to score any points throughout the contest.

The final attendance at Kyle Field was 107,782.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401856668