{"id":426403,"date":"2026-09-04T20:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T20:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/426403\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T20:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T20:04:10","slug":"texas-am-players-who-could-earn-bigger-roles-against-missouri-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/426403\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas A&M Players Who Could Earn Bigger Roles Against Missouri State"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Texas A&M Aggies<\/a>\u2019 bout with the Missouri State\u00a0Bears\u00a0on Saturday afternoon isn\u2019t the most enticing matchup on paper. Texas A&M is favored by more than\u00a0five\u00a0touchdowns, and while that doesn\u2019t mean the game won\u2019t be competitive \u2014 UMass just took down Rutgers after failing to win a single game for over a year, so anything is possible \u2014 it\u2019s more likely than not that the Aggies will leave Kyle Field 1-0.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With that foregone conclusion out of the way, the question then becomes what exists that the team can take away from a contest like this. Because if it\u2019s not a resume builder, then what is it? Well, it\u2019s an opportunity for some players who don\u2019t usually get a chance to step on the gridiron to show\u00a0their\u00a0worth in a game setting, perhaps paving the way for more chances down the line.<\/p>\n

Here are a few players who could take advantage of that opportunity on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Terry Bussey Has a Chance to Cement His Role\"Texas<\/p>\n

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Terry Bussey (2) runs with the ball during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Terry Bussey<\/a> feels like the easiest inclusion on this list. Texas A&M\u2019s inaugural depth chart<\/a> listed him alongside Ashton Bethel-Roman for one of the top spots in the receiver rotation, and a lot is expected of the junior from East Texas. He had an exceptional fall camp, with reports raving about his highlight-play ability, though what his exact role will be is up in the air.<\/p>\n

The best way to cement that spot would be to stand out against Missouri State. And while that won\u2019t prove too much \u2014 it\u2019s just Missouri State, after all \u2014 it will at least show a proof of concept.<\/p>\n

Bryce Perry-Wright Could Make an Early Impression<\/p>\n

If you want to find a player further down the depth chart who might be able to get some reps in\u00a0what\u00a0should be a comfortable performance for the Aggies, defensive end Bryce Perry-Wright fits the bill.<\/p>\n

A four-star prospect out of Buford, Georgia, Perry-Wright is\u00a0third\u00a0on the depth chart behind two experienced players in T.J. Searcy and Anto Saka. But depending on\u00a0how\u00a0this game goes, Perry-Wright could find himself in the lineup, giving him the chance to show why he was such a highly rated recruit. If he truly catches the eye, then perhaps a larger\u00a0role\u00a0could be his somewhere down the road.<\/p>\n

Texas A&M\u2019s Tight Ends Have Plenty to Play For\"Auburn<\/p>\n

Sep 14, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers tight end Micah Riley (84) scores a touchdown against the New Mexico Lobos at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

The tight end room is the place where playing time seems to be most up for grabs. Micah Riley, Richie Anderson III, Houston Thomas and Kiotti Armstrong might all find time on the field on Saturday, which makes for a fascinating subplot throughout the afternoon.\u00a0With all four listed as possibilities atop the depth chart, there might not be a better opportunity for one of them to separate himself from the pack and begin establishing a more consistent role in the offense.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s ultimately what a game like this can provide for Texas A&M. The Aggies would obviously prefer to take care of business without much drama, but if they do, the final score won\u2019t be the only thing worth watching.<\/p>\n

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