Missouri got a lift on the injury front just before kickoff against Texas A&M, with both edge rushers Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen expected to play in Week 6, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Smith and Kitchen had both been listed as questionable entering Saturday’s SEC matchup. Smith has been out since Week 3, while Kitchen sat out last week’s blowout win over Florida. Thamel reported that both are set to be available against the Aggies.
Sources: Missouri starting edges Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen will both play against Texas A&M today. Smith has 2.0 TFLs in three games and 5.5 TFLs last year. Kitchen started four games and had 3.0 TFLs and 8 pressures this year. pic.twitter.com/s3i5OzZ1aC
- Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 10, 2026
Thamel also said Saturday morning that safety Santana Banner is a game-time decision. Banner had also been tagged questionable for Week 6, though he has not missed a game this season. His injury is undisclosed.
Kitchen has been the more productive of the two this year, with 8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble and 8 quarterback pressures. Smith has logged 5 tackles in three appearances.
Missouri is trying to snap a skid against Texas A&M and beat the Aggies for the first time since 2014. Texas A&M has taken the last three meetings, and each win came by at least three touchdowns. This time, though, Missouri enters as the favorite after its strong showing against Florida.
Texas A&M and Missouri are scheduled to kick off at noon on ABC.
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