Mississippi State football meets Texas A&M on Saturday in Starkville. Here is your first look at Texas A&M.
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Texas A&M Season So Far
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03 | Sam Hous St | W 31-0 | Home |
| 09/10 | App State | L 14-17 | Home |
| 09/17 | Miami (FL) | W 17-9 | Home |
| 09/24 | Arkansas | W 23-21 | Neutral |
| 10/01 | Miss State | 4:00 pm | Away |
| 10/08 | Alabama | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/22 | S Carolina | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/29 | Mississippi | 8:00 pm | Home |
| 11/05 | Florida | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 11/12 | Auburn | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 11/19 | U Mass | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/26 | LSU | 12:00 pm | Home |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | Texas A&M | Mississippi St |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 21.2 | 37.2 |
| Scoring Defense | 11.8 | 21.2 |
| Total Offense | 321.0 | 431.8 |
| Rushing Offense | 127.2 | 80.8 |
| Passing Offense | 193.8 | 351.0 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 140.2 | 159.1 |
| Total Defense | 330.0 | 319.2 |
| Rushing Defense | 176.8 | 113.5 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 153.2 | 205.8 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 102.87 | 109.15 |
| Turnover Margin | 0.25 | -0.50 |
Texas A&M Injuries and Suspensions
[WR] Ainias Smith (Ankle) – Out
[LB] Andre White Jr. (Undisclosed) – Questionable
Source: statfox.com
Challenges for Mississippi State
Texas A&M rides its tough defense to success. The Aggies allow opponents only 11.8 points per game on average. Texas A&M isn’t perfect on defense, however. They specialize in stopping the pass averaging just 153.2 yards allowed per game through the air which is a concern for pass-happy Mississippi State. The Aggies struggle at stopping the run allowing almost 177 yards per game, which is 104th best out of 131 FBS teams. The state has to find a way to crack that Texas A&M passing defense. Defensive back Jardin Gilbert has three passes broken up and an intercepted so far this season. If Mississippi State can’t outplay that A&M pass defense it could be a long day. They might want to consider mixing in a little more run to keep the Aggie defense honest.
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 3:00 PM CT (4:00 PM ET). Watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network.
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