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Headline: Missouri Tigers to Face Texas A&M Without Star Tight End, Starting QB
Columbia, MO – The No. 22 Missouri Tigers will be severely shorthanded as they face No. 3 Texas A&M in a crucial SEC matchup on Saturday. Star tight end Brett Norfleet will be sidelined with a separated shoulder, suffered in the Tigers’ recent loss to Vanderbilt.
Norfleet, a junior from O’Fallon, Missouri, has been a key offensive weapon this season, leading all SEC tight ends with five touchdown receptions. His 26 catches rank third on the team.
The news comes as another blow to the Tigers, who will also be without starting quarterback Beau Pribula, who dislocated his ankle in the same game. Freshman quarterback Matt Zollers is now slated to make his first career start against a formidable Texas A&M defense.
“For our team, it’s really about us focusing on helping Matt execute at the highest level possible,” said Coach Eli Drinkwitz. “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.”
The Aggies’ defense is ranked 18th nationally in defensive pressures. With a loss potentially ending Missouri’s playoff hopes, the Tigers face an uphill battle against Texas A&M.
The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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