Texas A&M Aggies may fall out of AP Top 25 by season's end
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The Texas A&M Aggies, currently ranked in the preseason AP Top 25, face a challenging schedule that could hinder their success this season. With head coach Mike Elko leading the team and quarterback Marcel Reed returning, expectations are high. However, key matches against ranked opponents, especially those on the road, present potential obstacles for the Aggies. Their most difficult games include contests against No. 11 LSU, No. 13 Alabama, and No. 10 Oklahoma. While they will host two ranked teams later in the season, the Aggies must perform well to remain competitive both in the College Football Playoff race and the Big 12 Championship.
- •Texas A&M starts the season ranked in the top 10 of AP Top 25.
- •The Aggies face a tough road schedule with several ranked opponents.
- •Head coach Mike Elko is in his second year, looking to build on last season.
- •Marcel Reed returns as quarterback, adding stability to the offense.
- •Texas A&M hosts ranked teams Tennessee and Texas late in the season.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — This SEC top-10 contender will fall out of AP Top 25 by season’s end
"Out of the preseason top 10 teams, this team could certainly falter.
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