Jamal Roberts powers Missouri past Texas A&M, 27-6

Missouri pulls away

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Jamal Roberts ran for 222 yards and two touchdowns, including a 54-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter, as Missouri defeated Texas A&M 27-6 Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Memorial Stadium. The Missouri Tigers improved to 5-1, while the Texas A&M Aggies fell to 3-3.

Roberts carried 34 times and also scored on a 2-yard run in the third quarter. His second touchdown gave Missouri a 27-6 lead after Blake Craig’s extra point.

Early advantage changes hands

Texas A&M opened the scoring in the first quarter when David Olano made a 53-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead. Missouri answered in the second quarter, with Austin Simmons connecting with Cayden Lee for a 32-yard touchdown pass. Craig’s kick put the Tigers ahead 7-3.

Craig then added a 50-yard field goal, sending Missouri into halftime with a 10-3 advantage. The quarter scores were Texas A&M 3, 0, 0 and 3; Missouri 0, 10, 10 and 7.

Roberts sets the pace

Missouri extended its lead in the third quarter on Craig’s 51-yard field goal and Roberts’ 2-yard touchdown run. The Tigers held a 20-3 advantage entering the fourth quarter.

Olano’s 27-yard field goal brought Texas A&M within 20-6 before Roberts broke free for his 54-yard touchdown run. Craig’s kick completed the scoring.

Passing and receiving

Simmons completed 14 of 28 passes for 147 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Missouri. Lee made seven receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown.

For Texas A&M, Marcel Reed completed 19 of 39 passes for 187 yards and threw two interceptions. KJ Edwards had six carries for 20 yards, while TK Norman made three receptions for 55 yards.

Attendance at Memorial Stadium was 63,609.

Sources

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