I realize the Aggies have had tackling issues against the run. But they have averaged 45.0 points offensively in three road games this season, and their ability to put points on the board will force Missouri to put the ball in the hands of freshman quarterback Matt Zollers, who will be making his first college start. That's bad news against a defense that's leading the country in sacks per game (4.00). A&M covers.

Playing vs a backup QB with one of the top defenses in football, the Texas A&M Aggies only major opponent in this game will be themselves. Look for them to lean on their run game and defense to control the game and wear down the Tigers physically over the course of 4 quarters.

We saw how Boise State and Nebraska imploded last Saturday after both of their starting QBs went down. Missouri, however, doesn't seem to have that issue with frosh backup Matt Zollers, who came out firing against Vanderbilt after starter Beau Pribula went down, and had the Tigers within inches of forcing OT or perhaps winning the game vs. the Dores when a last-second pass ended up inches short of the Vandy goal line. The Tigers play big-boy football and so does A&M, but staying unbeaten for an entire season while navigating the various SEC landmines is tricky. The Ags had two close calls already on the road this season at Notre Dame (no shame there) and Arkansas, and this might be no different. Play Missouri

Matt Zollers is a four-star prospect ranked 72nd nationally and 8th among quarterbacks in the 2025 class. In an emergency backup role against Vanderbilt, he completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and 1 touchdown against a top-10 defense. Missouri relies heavily on Ahmad Hardy's rushing attack, averaging 244.9 yards per game, with Hardy providing over 50% of their offense. Zollers should focus on 15-20 short/intermediate passes rather than 30+. The Aggies defeated Missouri 41-10 last season and should be motivated at a sold-out Faurot Field. Both teams are coming off extended rest. The bye is not ideal for undefeated teams in November as the pressure mounts. SEC home teams are 51-33 against the spread this season. I like the home team.