It’s the Missouri State Bears versus the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on September 5, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Kyle Field, College Station, TX
- TV Channels: ESPN
How to Watch Missouri State vs. Texas A&M on September 5, 2026
You can watch the Aggies take on the Bears live on DIRECTV on ESPN channel 206 on September 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
Missouri State (0-0) at No. 8 Texas A&M (0-0) — Game Preview
Missouri State opens the season on the road against No. 8 Texas A&M at Kyle Field on September 5, 2026 with both teams sitting at 0-0. The Aggies carry a top-10 ranking into the opener, a sign of the expectations built around this Texas A&M roster heading into the year.
Quarterback Marcel Reed returns as the starter for the Aggies, giving the offense a proven arm to lean on from the first snap. Missouri State counters with a quarterback picture of its own, where Skyler Locklear and transfer addition Henry Belin IV give the Bears options behind center. The trip to College Station is a significant step up in competition for Missouri State, arriving as it does against a ranked SEC opponent.
For Texas A&M, the assignment is straightforward: handle business at home and validate the preseason billing that comes with a No. 8 ranking.
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What Time is the Missouri State vs. Texas A&M Game on September 5, 2026?
The Missouri State vs. Texas A&M game starts at 7:00 PM ET on September 5, 2026.
Where Can I Watch Missouri State vs. Texas A&M?
You can watch Missouri State vs. Texas A&M on ESPN.
Players to Watch: Missouri State vs. Texas A&M
Missouri State Bears
Skyler Locklear — Quarterback. Locklear returns to Missouri State’s quarterback room for the season opener and enters camp as part of the competition at the position. He gives the Bears an experienced option as they travel to face a ranked SEC opponent.
Henry Belin IV — Quarterback. Belin arrives at Missouri State as a transfer addition and joins the mix at quarterback as the Bears open their season on the road at Kyle Field.
Texas A&M Aggies
Marcel Reed — Quarterback. Reed returns as Texas A&M’s starting quarterback for the 2026 season, giving the Aggies offense continuity as it opens the year under a No. 8 ranking.
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