Live Photo Gallery of No. 22 Mizzou Football vs No. 3 Texas A&M

COLUMBIA, Mo. — A tough battle is ahead for the No. 22 Missouri Tigers against the No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies.

The Tigers will be short-handed against one of the top teams in college football. Missouri is starting true freshman quarterback Matt Zollers with usual starter Beau Pribula out with injury. They will also be without starting tight end Brett Norfleet, who suffered an injury in the Tigers game against Vanderbilt.

"It's going to be a challenging matchup," head coach Eli Drinkwitz said ahead of the Texas A&M matchup. "I think (head coach) Mike Elko has done a tremendous job in two years at Texas A&M. He has built a very good, talented, deep roster. He's done an excellent job, not only high school recruiting, but also does a really good job out of the portal. He's combined those things. They have a very talented football team that's also a tough football team."

The Tigers are still confident that they will be able to compete behind Zollers. This may be his first collegiate start, but Zollers has gotten playing time in four games this season. He closed out Missouri's loss to Vanderbilt, but was able to make the game close, leaving a Hail Mary throw inches from a game winning touchdown.

"For our team, it's really about us focusing on helping Matt execute at the highest level possible," Drinkwitz said. "We're excited about Matt's opportunity and what he's earned. He has done a really good job in practice of leadership, stepping up, embracing the moment, embracing the opportunity. There was a time in the early part of the season where Beau was a little bit beat up and Matt was getting extra reps with the ones, and those are going to pay off now for us."

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Missouri Tigers On SI photographers Sam Simon and Matt Guzman will bring you a live, on-field look at the action. Most recent photos will appear near the top, refresh to allow for new photos to appear.

Second Half

1. Keep Going

Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts rushes in the Missouri matchup against Texas A&M at Faurot Field. | Sam Simon/MissouriOnSI

2. Catch Under Pressure

Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Donovan Olugbode makes a catch in the Missouri matchup against Texas A&M at Faurot Field. | Sam Simon/MissouriOnSI

3. Gaining Ground

Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers kick-off returner DaMarion Fowlkes rushes in the Missouri matchup against Texas A&M at Faurot Field. | Sam Simon/MissouriOnSI

4. Open Space

Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion rushes for a touchdown against Missouri. | Sam Simon/MissouriOnSI

Second Quarter

5. Patience

Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive end Darris Smith lines up for a snap in the Missouri matchup against Texas A&M at Faurot Field. | Sam Simon/MissouriOnSI

6. New Guy

Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Matt Zollers waits for a snap in the Missouri matchup against Texas A&M at Faurot Field. | Sam Simon/MissourOnSI

7. Sack Celebration

Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive ends Darris Smith and Nate Johnson celebrate a sack in the Missouri matchup against Texas A&M at Faurot Field. | Sam Simon/MissouriOnSI

First Quarter

8. Point to the First Down

Nov 8, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy celebrates a rush in the Missouri matchup against Texas A&M at Faurot Field. | Sam Simon/MissouriOnSI

Running back Ahmad Hardy had a 40-yard rush in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Tigers weren't able to to anything with it and had to punt on the drive.