College Station, Texas, September 24, 2025
News Summary
Texas A&M University has revealed its conference matchups for the upcoming SEC season, which will now feature nine games. The Aggies will face the Texas Longhorns, LSU Tigers, and Missouri Tigers annually, with their matchup against Missouri scheduled for November 8. The decision to select Missouri as a rival has raised questions among fans, especially regarding the absence of the traditional Arkansas rivalry. Coach Mike Elko remains focused on maintaining in-state rivalries while adapting to the new conference structure.
College Station, Texas – Texas A&M University has announced its conference matchups for the 2024 season, featuring a significant change in the Southeastern Conference. According to SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, the conference will be expanding its schedule from eight to nine games per season, with each team set to face three designated conference opponents annually while rotating through the remaining teams. For Texas A&M, the three confirmed rivals for the upcoming season are the Texas Longhorns, LSU Tigers, and Missouri Tigers.
The match against Missouri is scheduled to take place on November 8 in Columbia. This game will mark only the third meeting between the two teams since 2014, highlighting the relatively infrequent competition compared to other conference matchups. In their history since joining the SEC, Texas A&M and Missouri have faced off a total of 17 times, with Texas A&M achieving victory in 10 of those encounters.
Despite the selection of Missouri as an annual opponent, there has been speculation among fans and analysts about the decision making, particularly the omission of the Arkansas Razorbacks, which has traditionally been a heated rivalry for Texas A&M. Head coach Mike Elko has expressed his confusion over why Missouri was chosen over Arkansas, but he emphasized that the focus on in-state rivalries such as those with Texas and LSU remains a priority for the program moving forward.
Texas A&M holds a dominant record against Missouri, securing two wins since 2014, including triumphs of 35-14 in 2021 and a decisive 41-10 victory over a No. 9-ranked Missouri team last year. The continued success against Missouri may ease some concerns about the rivalry dynamics the SEC’s recent schedule changes have prompted.
This announcement comes amidst broader discussions regarding the future of rivalries within the SEC structure, with some observers suggesting that the conference’s decision to pair Texas A&M with Missouri might reflect a recognition of changing competitive dynamics, particularly since the Aggies have had a solid record against the Razorbacks, having won 12 of their last 13 contests against Arkansas.
As the 2024 season approaches, Coach Mike Elko and the Texas A&M football program are preparing to tackle the challenges posed by the new conference schedule head-on, ensuring that they put forth a competitive team against their newly outlined slate of rivals. The changes represent a significant shift for Texas A&M, which has widely acknowledged the historical value of in-state rivalries while also navigating the complexities presented by a more expansive conference structure.
FAQs
What teams will Texas A&M face in the 2024 SEC season?
Texas A&M will face the Texas Longhorns, LSU Tigers, and Missouri Tigers as their guaranteed conference opponents.
When will Texas A&M play Missouri?
The match against Missouri is scheduled for November 8, 2024, in Columbia, Missouri.
How many times have Texas A&M and Missouri played since 2014?
Texas A&M and Missouri have played only twice since 2014, with Texas A&M winning both matches.
Why was Missouri chosen instead of Arkansas as a rival?
The decision to select Missouri over Arkansas has sparked discussion, with some expressing confusion over the omission of the Arkansas rivalry, particularly given Texas A&M’s strong performance against the Razorbacks.
What is Texas A&M’s record against Missouri since joining the SEC?
Since joining the SEC, Texas A&M has won 10 out of 17 meetings against Missouri.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference Matchups | Texas A&M vs. Texas Longhorns, LSU Tigers, Missouri Tigers |
| Missouri Match Date | November 8, 2024 |
| Number of Meetings since 2014 | 2 |
| A&M Record against Missouri | 2 wins, 0 losses |
| Overall Record against Missouri in SEC | 10 wins, 7 losses |
| Designated Rivals Concerns | Missouri selected over Arkansas |
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