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No. 6 Texas A&M Hosts Mississippi State With Unbeaten Start on the Line

Texas A&M prioritizes discipline to unlock a higher ceiling before Mississippi State.

Overview

  • The Aggies are 4-0 for the first time since 2016 and host Mississippi State on Saturday at Kyle Field before a crowd expected to top 100,000.
  • Coach Mike Elko says the team must deliver four full quarters, highlighting a penalties surge of 13 flags for 119 yards last week and 38 for 309 yards this season.
  • Quarterback Marcel Reed seeks a rebound after a season-low 207 passing yards with an interception and no touchdowns, citing ongoing work on timing with receivers.
  • Mississippi State enters 4-1 after a 41-34 overtime loss to No. 15 Tennessee, marking its first road game since the opener.
  • Transfer receiver Mario Craver leads Texas A&M at 119.2 receiving yards per game with four touchdowns, while Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen carries a nation-best active streak of 20 straight games with a TD pass.