No one ever wants to see someone hurt, even if they play for the other team. An injury of any kind is horrible, and we hope the best for Mississippi State right tackle Albert Reese, who is reportedly unlikely to play against the Aggies this weekend, according to Pete Thamel.
Reese left the game against Tennessee in Week 5 with an upper-body injury that seems to be lingering and will now keep him out of the matchup against Texas A&M. He was listed as questionable on Mississippi State's initial injury report, but now is unlikely to play.
This is tough news for Mississippi State, but for Texas A&M's pass rush, this just made their jobs a little easier. Reese is certainly a force to be reckoned with on the Bulldogs' offensive line, so not having to deal with him is something the Aggies' defensive line may not be complaining about.
Sources: Mississippi State starting right tackle Albert Reese is unlikely to play at Texas A&M on Saturday. He left the Tennessee game with an upper body injury and was questionable on the Wednesday SEC Availability report. pic.twitter.com/S6gZf0cVGv
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 2, 2025
The Aggies have one tough pass rush, something they have always been known for in the past, and they are planning to keep that reputation going this weekend. The No. 6 Aggies will welcome the Bulldogs to Kyle Field this weekend for a big-time SEC matchup as Mississippi State is coming off just its first loss of the season in a close overtime game against Tennessee.
The pass rush for Texas A&M is certainly no joke, as the Aggies are currently ranked second in the fastest average pressure time in college football and are sixth in sacks per game with 3.5. When it comes to Reese's replacement, redshirt freshman Jimothy Lewis Jr. is taking over the role as he did against Tennessee, and certainly has some big shoes to fill.
Lewis struggled against Tennessee in those 17 pass protection snaps as he allowed three sacks, once being a strip sack returned for a touchdown. That sounds like music to the ear of Texas A&M's pass rush, and if they don't get good pressure on the quarterback, it will be an opportunity wasted.