Missouri State routed 50-0 by No. 8 Texas A&M in opener

The Bears opened 2026 with a 50-0 loss at Texas A&M, producing only 67 yards and four first downs as the Aggies overwhelmed Missouri State's quick-game, RPO and inside-zone approach. Casey Woods and offensive coordinator Mark Cala remain unsatisfied, and the Week 2 response against Lindenwood is now the program's immediate test; Joel Boamah was a defensive bright spot.