Oregon, Texas A&M face notable setbacks in 2026 college football season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Oregon and Texas A&M are among six college football teams experiencing significant regression in the 2026 season. Oregon began as a No. 2 preseason team but has struggled, currently sitting at 3-2 after a disappointing loss against UCLA. Texas A&M, once a playoff contender, is now out of the polls and facing uncertainty following a heavy loss to Missouri. Both programs are trying to recover after losing key coordinators during the coaching carousel, impacting their performance on both sides of the ball. With tougher games ahead, both teams must quickly find solutions to avoid further decline.
- •Oregon is outside the top 25 with a 3-2 record after a loss to UCLA.
- •Texas A&M dropped out of the rankings following a heavy defeat against Missouri.
- •Both teams lost top coordinators, impacting their offensive and defensive effectiveness.
- •Oregon's playoff hopes hinge on their performance in the remaining seven games.
- •Texas A&M has upcoming challenges against Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas.
- 8:39 PMCBS Sports — Oregon, Texas A&M among six college football teams confronting major regression in 2026
"The Ducks and Aggies are shining examples of how success one year doesn't automatically guarantee it the next
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