Overview

• ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported starting left tackle Albert Reese IV is doubtful and right tackle Blake Steen is out, weakening Mississippi State’s protection for tonight’s game at Kyle Field.
• Texas A&M lists linebacker Scooby Williams, safety Bryce Anderson and offensive lineman Blake Ivy as questionable, with the SEC availability report due about an hour before kickoff.
• The Aggies are 4-0 for the first time since 2016 after a 16-10 win over Auburn in which they allowed 176–177 yards, logged five to seven sacks per outlets, and held the Tigers 0-for-12 on third down.
• Discipline remains a focus after 13 penalties for 119 yards vs. Auburn and 38 for 309 on the season, even as transfer receiver Mario Craver averages roughly 119 yards per game with four touchdown catches.
• Mississippi State arrives 4-1 after an overtime loss to Tennessee, with Blake Shapen’s touchdown-pass streak at 20 games and RB Fluff Bothwell powering a revived ground game, while expert picks mostly favor Texas A&M with some upset calls.