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Unlikely Source Flipped Script for Texas A&M in Win vs. Missouri

Texas A&M's Dalton Brooks has 48 rushing yards on the day ... as a safety.
Olivia Sims|
Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies safety Dalton Brooks (25) reacts after making a tackle during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies safety Dalton Brooks (25) reacts after making a tackle during the first quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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No. 3 Texas A&M defeated No. 22 Missouri on the road in Columbia on Saturday to advance to 9-0 on the season. The two biggest plays of the game came from Dalton Brooks, who led the Aggies to put up 10 extra points on the board.

With Missouri's starting quarterback out for the season with a lower leg injury, Matt Zollers has taken the reins as a true freshman. He has struggled thus far as Mizzou has put up just seven points of offense through three quarters.

With that, Texas A&M's defense was all over the place, including Brooks, who completely flipped the switch for this matchup. He was able to come up with an outstanding play on both defense and offense as a safety. The former running back hasn't played an offensive snap since high school.

Brooks' Outstanding Plays

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Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Bryce Anderson (1) scores a touchdown alongside Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Dalton Brooks (25) after recovering a fumble against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Brooks had two outstanding plays in the win over Missouri, including a 26-yard fumble recovery that set up an A&M touchdown before halftime, and a fake punt in which he was able to run for 48 yards, resulting in a field goal from Randy Bond.

26 Yard Fumble Recovery

After a sack from Daymion Sanford, Zollers lost the ball with just 57 seconds left in the first half as Mizzou was trying to drive down the field to put some points up in the first half. What he didn't see coming was Sanford, who took him down and ripped the ball away as it landed perfectly into Brooks' hands.

48 Yard Fake Punt Run

After what was supposed to be Texas A&M's first three-and-out of the game, coach Mike Elko took a risk as he had a direct snap to Brooks, who was able to run 48 yards to get the Aggies a first down on a 4th and 3.

Around their own 30, it was a huge risk for the Aggies. If they didn't get it, Missouri would've been in perfect field position to add points on the board. Lucky for A&M, Brooks was able to show off his speed as he went 48 yards through Mizzou's special teams.

After the incredible efforts from Brooks, Texas A&M was able to defeat Missouri 38-17, as the Aggies advance to 9-0 on the season, as well as securing their third-ranked road win this season.

Texas A&M will host South Carolina on Nov. 15.

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Olivia Sims
OLIVIA SIMS

Olivia Sims is an ambitious writer covering for Texas A&M Aggies on SI. Olivia is a junior communications student at Texas A&M, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree and a certificate in social media. Olivia was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, into a diehard sports family where she grew up going to Spring Training for baseball each year and spending endless Saturdays on the couch watching college football. Her love for covering A&M athletics comes from the dedicated sports fan she is, as well as the love and respect she has for A&M as a whole.

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