Texas A&M considered serious CFP contender in latest rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Texas A&M is listed among the five 'serious contenders' for the College Football Playoff (CFP) by On3. Head coach Mike Elko enters his third season with increased expectations following the program's first CFP appearance last year, where quarterback Marcel Reed had strong performances. The Aggies will aim to build on this success despite facing challenges, including a new offensive coordinator and significant roster changes with 17 transfer portal additions. Elko’s group seeks to return to the CFP and advance beyond the first round after a December loss to Miami. Upcoming road games against tough rivals like Alabama and LSU will be critical in shaping the season.
- •Texas A&M featured among five serious CFP contenders by On3.
- •Mike Elko leads the team into his third season with high expectations.
- •The Aggies faced significant roster changes with numerous transfer portal additions.
- •Texas A&M aims to advance past the first round of the CFP this year.
- •Key matchups against rivals LSU and Alabama will define their season.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — On3 ranks Texas A&M as one of 5 'serious contenders' for the CFP
"Texas A&M is considered a "serious contender" for the College Football Playoff, according to On3, joining four other SEC programs.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NCAAF•Jun 23, 2026, 11:02 AMTexas A&M star shockingly snubbed from top dual-threat QB rankings
- NCAAF•Jun 23, 2026, 11:00 AMBroncos roster: LB Drew Sanders (No. 41) healthy going into Year 4
- NCAAF•Jun 23, 2026, 10:04 AMOle Miss football's ceiling, floor in push for 2026 national championship
- NCAAF•Jun 23, 2026, 10:04 AMWho is Pete Golding's family? Ole Miss football coach's wife, children, parents, brother
- NCAAF•Jun 23, 2026, 9:10 AMWhere did EA Sports Rank Kyle Field on 'Toughest Places to Play' list?
- NCAAF•Jun 23, 2026, 9:09 AMWhere did Nebraska land on ESPN's 2026 Big Ten football preview
