Texas A&M could be missing an important piece of its offense Saturday as wide receiver Mario Craver remains questionable for the Aggies' SEC showdown against No. 14 Missouri.

Craver has been dealing with an ankle injury, creating uncertainty surrounding his availability for the 11 a.m. CT kickoff at Memorial Stadium.

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The junior receiver has appeared in all five games this season, collecting 23 receptions for 235 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers don't fully illustrate his importance to quarterback Marcel Reed and an Aggies passing attack that's struggled to find consistency.

And with Texas A&M desperately needing another SEC victory, the timing couldn't be worse.

Craver's availability has been a concern for two consecutive weeks.

He was questionable leading into Texas A&M's 34-7 victory over Arkansas last Saturday but ultimately played, finishing with one reception for 10 yards while seeing limited action.

His most productive performance came against Kentucky on September 19, when he caught 11 passes for 119 yards. That game demonstrated how heavily the Aggies can lean on Craver when their passing offense gets rolling.

During the 2025 season, Craver established himself as one of Texas A&M's top receiving threats, catching 59 passes for 917 yards and four touchdowns.

That kind of production is exactly what Reed could use against a Missouri team coming off an impressive 45-17 victory over Florida.

The uncertainty surrounding Craver is particularly troubling because Texas A&M has already lost Terry Bussey for the remainder of the season.

Bussey suffered a serious lower-body injury against Kentucky, leaving the Aggies without one of their most versatile offensive playmakers.

Losing Craver, even temporarily, would further challenge an offense that has struggled to develop a reliable passing rhythm against SEC competition.

Reed enters Saturday with six touchdown passes and four interceptions this season, illustrating the uneven performances that have contributed to Texas A&M's 3-2 start.

Head coach Mike Elko's Aggies enter the Missouri matchup at 1-2 in conference play after losses to Kentucky and LSU.

Last week's convincing victory over Arkansas offered some encouragement, particularly with Texas A&M's renewed commitment to establishing the running game.

But beating a ranked opponent on the road will likely require more offensive balance.

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Craver's ability to create separation, stretch the field and turn short receptions into significant gains could make a difference.

For Texas A&M, the question isn't simply whether Craver can get on the field. It's whether he'll be healthy enough to make an impact when the Aggies need him most.

Source: Yahoo Sports