Texas A&M Aggies Remain Undefeated with 31-9 Win Over Mississippi State

College Station, Texas, October 5, 2025

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The Texas A&M Aggies secured a convincing 31-9 victory against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, improving their record to 5-0 this season. The game, themed ‘blackout’, showcased the Aggies’ strong performance and marked their best start since 2016. Despite challenges with penalties, quarterback Marcel Reed led the team with three touchdown passes. The win sets the stage for their upcoming matchup against Florida, following their significant triumph over the #9 Texas Longhorns.

College Station, Texas – The #6 Texas A&M Aggies continued their undefeated season with a decisive 31-9 victory against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field this past Saturday. The game showcased the Aggies’ strong performance, allowing them to improve their record to 5-0, marking the best start since 2016.

In a game themed as a “blackout,” the Aggies donned black uniforms, creating an electric atmosphere for the fifth-largest crowd in the history of Kyle Field. Despite being one of the most penalized teams in college football this season, head coach Mike Elko introduced a new “coaches’ Cabo fund,” aimed at curbing penalties on game day. In the first half alone, seven players contributed to the fund after committing a total of 77 yards in penalties.

The Bulldogs struck first, scoring a 24-yard field goal off the foot of kicker Kyle Ferrie, placing them ahead 3-0. The Aggies attempted to respond but were initially thwarted by the Bulldogs’ defense, failing to score on four consecutive plays during a critical 1st and goal situation. A promising strip sack by linebacker Cashius Howell was negated by a roughing the passer penalty against defensive lineman DJ Hicks, giving the Bulldogs another chance.

The tide turned when Howell intercepted a pass in what marked the Aggies’ first takeaway. Subsequently, a pass interference call against CB Kelly Jones of Mississippi State allowed the Aggies to tie the game before halftime. Quarterback Marcel Reed then connected with KC Concepcion for a 34-yard touchdown pass, propelling the Aggies ahead 7-3 at the end of the first half.

The Aggies maintained momentum in the second half, with Reed linking up with Mario Craver for a notable 42-yard gain, followed by another touchdown to Concepcion, extending their lead to 14-3. Reed displayed his skill by completing eight out of his last eleven passes as the Aggies’ offense began to click into a higher gear. He concluded a stellar 10-play, 79-yard drive with a rushing touchdown, pushing the score to 21-3.

Defensively, the Aggies scored when Jordan Shaw forced a fumble, which was recovered by Dalton Brooks, leading to a short 24-yard touchdown drive. Reed connected once again with Craver for another touchdown, elevating the score to 28-3. The Bulldogs managed a late-game response with a touchdown pass from Blake Shapen to Brenan Thompson, accounting for their only touchdown of the day, which made the score 28-9. Randy Bond capped the scoring for Texas A&M with a 27-yard field goal, bringing the final score to 31-9.

Next up, the Texas A&M Aggies will face Florida, who heads into the matchup off a significant victory against the #9 Texas Longhorns. Following their comfortable win over Mississippi State, the Aggies continue to build on their impressive record in the SEC.

Key Game Highlights

• Texas A&M improves to 5-0 this season
• First game theme of the season: “Blackout”
• A&M’s best start since 2016
• Mississippi State first to score with a field goal
• A&M scored four touchdowns with Reed throwing three

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• Encyclopedia Britannica: Mississippi State Bulldogs football
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