Mario Craver’s status tests Texas A&M at Missouri

What Happened

Texas A&M’s offense took another hit, when the Aggies listed receiver Mario Craver as questionable with an ankle injury and ruled out offensive lineman Blake Ivy. Receiver Terry Bussey also remains unavailable after a season-ending lower-body injury. Craver carried the same designation before Texas A&M’s 34-7 win over Arkansas on Oct. 3. No replacement has been identified for Craver or Ivy. Mike Elko pointed to the physical standard after the Arkansas victory ended A&M’s two-game losing streak. “We challenged the guys to come out and play physical and control the line of scrimmage,” Elko said. Ivy’s absence adds pressure against a Missouri defense that stifled Florida’s rushing attack in a 45-17 win on Oct. 3. The Tigers also gained more than 500 yards in that game, raising the cost of another slow start from A&M’s offense. Missouri has its own availability concerns. Starting offensive tackle Cayden Green is questionable, while running back Ahmad Hardy remains out as he recovers from an offseason gunshot wound. Texas A&M and Missouri kick off at noon ET Saturday at Faurot Field.

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