Texas A&M walks into Columbia on Saturday as a short road underdog, and the spread says this is closer than the records suggest. No. 14 Missouri sits at 4-1 after dismantling Florida. The Aggies arrive 3-2 and still searching for offensive rhythm. Missouri is a 3.5-point favorite with a total of 49.5. The number has nudged since it opened, the public is leaning one way, and the series history points elsewhere.
Last Updated: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Texas A&M vs. Missouri — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, Columbia MO |
| When | Saturday, October 10 – 12:00 PM ET |
| TV | ABC |
Texas A&M vs. Missouri Betting Preview
Missouri enters at 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the SEC. The Tigers made their statement last weekend, beating then-No. 8 Florida 45-17 at home on October 3. That win pushed Eli Drinkwitz’s group to No. 14 in the AP poll. Quarterback Austin Simmons has been efficient rather than reckless. He has completed 93 of 137 passes for 1,287 yards with 13 touchdowns and no interceptions.
The ground game is the engine. Jamal Roberts has 606 rushing yards and six scores on 113 carries, and 465 of those yards came after contact. Running back Ahmad Hardy is out again after failing to complete a full practice ramp-up, so Roberts carries the load. On defense, edge rusher Daeden Hopkins leads the SEC with 24 pressures, and the unit’s pass-rush grade is the best in the conference.
Texas A&M sits at 3-2 and 1-2 in league play. Mike Elko’s team absorbed a 35-6 beating at LSU before righting itself with a 34-7 win over Arkansas. Senior quarterback Marcel Reed has been the sticking point. He is 85 of 149 for 908 yards with six touchdowns, barely six yards per attempt. The supporting cast is thin, too. Receiver Terry Bussey and lineman Blake Ivy are out, and receiver Mario Craver is questionable with an ankle issue.
The Aggie defense is the reason this line is short. A&M allows 18.6 points and 312.8 total yards per game. The series tilts their way too. This is the 19th meeting, and Texas A&M leads 11-7 with three straight wins, outscoring Missouri 114-41 across that run.
Texas A&M vs. Missouri Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | +3.5 (-110) | +155 | U 49.5 (-110) |
| Missouri | -3.5 (-110) | -180 | O 49.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of October 10, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NCAAF Odds – Futures – Props
Texas A&M vs. Missouri — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Texas A&M | 39% | 61% | Missouri |
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Texas A&M vs. Missouri Prediction — Is the Ranked Home Favorite Getting Too Much Respect?
Start with the line movement, because it disagrees with the crowd. This game opened with Missouri at -4 and the Tigers priced at -195 on the moneyline. It now sits at -3.5 and -180. That is a small move, but it runs against 61 percent of spread tickets backing Missouri. When the number drifts toward the side taking fewer bets, it usually means the sharper money is on the other end.
The situational spot favors the road team as well. Missouri is coming off an emotional homecoming blowout of a ranked opponent. Now the schedule hands them a noon kickoff against a team that has beaten them three years running. Texas A&M has won five of eight meetings played in Missouri, and the Aggie defense travels. Allowing 18.6 points per game is top-tier SEC production.
Still, the case against the Aggies is real. Reed is averaging barely six yards per attempt, Bussey is out, and Craver may be limited. If A&M cannot threaten downfield, Missouri’s conference-best pass rush can sit on the quarterback all afternoon. Missouri also owns the better per-play profile on both sides. If Reed has to win this through the air, the Tigers cover comfortably. We think the short number and the market signal are worth the risk.
The Pick: Texas A&M +3.5 (-110)
Texas A&M vs. Missouri Prediction — Will Two Ground-Heavy Game Plans Slow the Clock?
The total opened at 49.5 with the Over priced at -115. It still sits at 49.5, but both sides are now -110, so the juice has leaked away from the Over. That matches how these offenses are built. Missouri has handed Roberts 113 carries in five games and lost Hardy again, pointing to more ground volume and fewer possessions. Texas A&M averages 5.0 yards per play, a number closer to methodical than explosive.
Both defenses can shorten the game. A&M concedes 312.8 yards per contest, and Missouri’s front leads the SEC in pass-rush grade while ranking 22nd nationally in opponent sack percentage at 9.09 percent. The counter is straightforward. Missouri hung 45 on Florida, Simmons carries a 178.1 passer rating, and Donovan Olugbode leads the SEC with six receiving touchdowns. One or two long scores flips this total quickly.
The Pick: Under 49.5 (-110)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
If you like the Aggies on the spread, the moneyline deserves a look at a smaller stake. Texas A&M at +155 implies roughly a 39 percent chance of winning outright. With a 3.5-point spread, the dog wins outright often enough that the hook may not justify the price gap. The trade-off is obvious. A late Missouri field goal that would have cashed the spread kills the moneyline instead.
What would change our mind? Confirmation that Craver is fully unavailable narrows A&M’s passing menu, and two early Missouri scores would let Drinkwitz play from ahead with Roberts and the clock. For more angles this weekend, see our recent college football prediction coverage and our weekend college football picks.
The full card: Texas A&M +3.5 (-110) on the spread, Under 49.5 (-110) on the total, and Texas A&M +155 on the moneyline as a reduced-stake bonus angle.
NCAAF Texas A&M vs. Missouri FAQ: Saturday October 10, 2026
What time does the Texas A&M vs. Missouri game start?
Kickoff is 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 10, 2026, which is 11:00 a.m. local time in Columbia. It is the early window of the SEC slate, so both teams are working on a morning schedule rather than an afternoon or primetime routine.
What channel is the Texas A&M vs. Missouri game on?
The game airs nationally on ABC. Bob Wischusen handles play-by-play, with Louis Riddick as analyst and Stormy Buonantony reporting from the sideline. The broadcast also streams through the ESPN App for viewers who authenticate with a participating television provider, so no separate subscription is required.
Where are Texas A&M and Missouri playing?
The teams meet at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Because the SEC moved to a nine-game conference schedule, this is the second straight season the two programs have played in Columbia rather than alternating home sites.
Who won the last meeting between Texas A&M and Missouri?
Texas A&M won the 2025 meeting 38-17 in Columbia. That was the third consecutive Aggie victory in the series, and Texas A&M now leads the all-time matchup 11-7 heading into Saturday’s game, the 19th between the two programs.
Who is starting at quarterback for Texas A&M and Missouri?
Senior Marcel Reed starts for Texas A&M and Austin Simmons starts for Missouri. Reed has thrown for 908 yards and six touchdowns on the season. Simmons has 1,287 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and no interceptions through five games, completing 67.9 percent of his attempts.