Status of Mizzou TE Brett Norfleet for Texas A&M Game Revealed

Who's in and who's out for the Tigers and the Aggies in Week 11?

Sept 13, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers tight end Brett Norfleet kneels in the end zone prior to Missouri's game against Louisiana at Faurot Field. | Sam Simon/MissouriOnSI

After suffering a separated shoulder injury in Week 9 against Vanderbilt, Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet is listed as "out" on the Tigers' mandated availability report. He was first listed as questionable on both Wednesday and Thursday before being ruled out Friday.

Outside of Norfleet, Missouri had no surprises on the availability report.

Quarterbacks Beau Pribula suffered a dislocated ankle injury in Week 9 against Vanderbilt that is reportedly expected to keep him sidelined for the remainder of the regular season, while quarterback and Sam Horn both suffered season-ending injuries in Week 1.

Texas A&M also has several players dealing with long-term injuries.

Replacing Pribula for Missouri will be true freshman Matt Zollers, a former four-star prospect. He showed plenty of promise when filling in for Pribula on the final four drives of the Vanderbilt game, leading Missouri on a touchdown-drive to score the game at 10 in the fourth quarter. He completed a 36-yard Hail Mary pass that fell just inches short of the goal line on the final play of the game.

"The No. 1 talent that Matt has is his arm," Drinkwitz said. "I think the way the ball jumps off his hand, I think we all can see it. He's got a really good arm, arm talent."

With Norfleet out, redshirt freshman Jude James will have to step up, like he also did against Vanderbilt. James caught four passes for 29 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Commodores.

"Very consistent," Drinkwitz said of James. "Obviously, he's got playmaking ability with the ball in his hand. Does a really good job running routes. Physical."

Norfleet being unavailable is a blow to Missouri's ability in the receiving and run game, as he's one of Missouri's best blockers. He's caught 26 passes for 224 yards and five touchdown so far this season.

Here's a full look at the availability report for both the Tigers and the Aggies. Both teams will post final availability report 90 minutes before the 2:30 p.m,. kickoff. The game will be broadcast on ABC.

Missouri Availability Report - Friday

QB Beau Pribula — OUT (Ankle, TBD)
QB Sam Horn — OUT (Tibia, season)
K Blake Craig — OUT (ACL, season)
TE Brett Norfleet — OUT (Shoulder, TBD)

Texas A&M Availability Report - Friday

LB Scooby Williams — OUT
S Bryce Anderson — OUT
RB Le' Veon Moss — OUT
S Rashad Johnson Jr. — OUT