Missouri facing tough task at Texas A&M

November 20, 2012 at 1:00 a.m. | Updated November 20, 2012 at 1:00 a.m.

E.J. Gaines of Missouri sits on the bench as he watches Syracuse celebrate after its 31-27 victory Saturday night at Faurot Field.
E.J. Gaines of Missouri sits on the bench as he watches Syracuse celebrate after its 31-27 victory Saturday night at Faurot Field.

COLUMBIA - The Syracuse duo of quarterback Ryan Nassib and wide receiver Alec Lemon did all but end Missouri's bowl hopes with a come-from-behind win Saturday night.

But even as the sun has nearly completely set on Missouri's season, the Tigers are holding out hope of a Thanksgiving miracle Saturday at Texas A&M.

In what has become Missouri's most difficult season since 2004, there is still one last shot.

"We can't let ourselves let go of the rope," Missouri left tackle Elvis Fisher said. "The coach talked to us about that. We can't let go of the rope."

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