Not many programs get to replace their conference’s Defensive Player of the Year with an even better player, but that’s exactly what Missouri got to do this season with Shane Ray taking over for Michael Sam. On Saturday, Texas A&M’s offensive line will have its hands full dealing with the Tigers’ devastating pass rusher.

In eight games this season, Ray has already broken the Missouri single-season sacks record that Sam tied last season (he matched Aldon Smith, the troubled San Francisco 49ers defensive end). He recorded 2.0 sacks against Kentucky, his third multi-sack game in five SEC contests, giving him 12.0 for the season. The Bednarik Award semifinalist is a terror for opposing offensive lines, and he’s tough to zero in on; Gary Pinkel and the Missouri defensive staff move him around a good bit.

Aggies left tackle Cedric Ogbuehi, whose draft stock has precipitously dropped in the midst of a disappointing season, could see the most time against Ray, but the Mizzou star has lined up over right tackle as well as at defensive tackle, despite only being listed at 245 lbs. After losing right tackle Germain Ifedi, who had been struggling even before suffering a sprained knee ligament, that’s bad news for the Aggies offensive line.

Even if the Aggies find a way to contain Ray, Missouri doesn’t lack other destructive defensive linemen. Markus Golden, despite a sack drought, can be nearly as disruptive as Ray. Both players are adept at playing the run as well, with Ray sitting fourth in the country with 16.0 tackles for loss and Golden not far behind with 9.5.

Texas A&M’s season fell apart when the offensive line couldn’t protect Kenny Hill in SEC play. Kyle Hill helped the Aggies bounce back against Auburn’s non-existent pass rush a week ago, but they could slide right back if they can’t figure out a way to keep Ray out of the backfield.