Darris Smith, Langden Kitchen receive final injury updates, per Pete Thamel
By Ethan Stone
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The Mizzou Tigers are set to kick off Week 6’s matchup against Texas A&M in just a few hours, and the Tigers received some positive news ahead of Saturday’s SEC bout.
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Tigers edges Darris Smith and Langden Kitchen are both ready to go against the Aggies. Smith has not played since Week 3 while Kitchen missed last week’s blowout win over Florida. Both were listed questionable on this week’s injury report.
In addition, Thamel also reported Saturday morning that Tigers safety Santana Banner is a game-time decision. He also was considered questionable heading into Week 6. Banner has not missed a game this season and his injury is undisclosed, according to Thamel.
While Smith hasn’t put up much production yet this season, Kitchen has. Kitchen currently sits at 8 tackles and 3 tackles for loss with 1 sack and 1 forced fumble alongside 8 QB pressures. Smith, on the other hand, has totaled 5 tackles across 3 appearances this season.
Mizzou is looking to beat Texas A&M for the first time since 2014. The Aggies have won 3 straight, all by 3 or more touchdowns — but this time the Tigers are favored and looking to build off an impressive win over the Gators.
Texas A&M at Mizzou is set to kick off at Noon and will be aired on ABC.
Ethan Stone is a Saturday Down South News Editor and an advocate for the return of the Seattle Supersonics.
