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Texas A&M enters 2026 season with championship aspirations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 3:03 AM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Texas A&M enters 2026 season with championship aspirations

Summary

Texas A&M begins the 2026 college football season ranked No. 8 in the AP Poll following an 11-2 campaign and its first College Football Playoff appearance. Head coach Mike Elko maintains control of a program that has posted a 19-7 record over his first two seasons. The Aggies rely on the return of quarterback Marcel Reed, who enters the season with over 5,400 career passing yards and 41 touchdowns. Key offensive contributors include wide receiver Mario Craver and running back Reuben Owens. Navigating an SEC schedule that features games against LSU, Alabama, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Texas remains the primary challenge for the team. The season culminates in a regular-season finale against Texas on November 27.

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•Texas A&M starts the season ranked No. 8 in the AP Poll.
•Quarterback Marcel Reed returns after leading the program to its first College Football Playoff appearance.
•Head coach Mike Elko has recorded a 19-7 mark in his first two seasons.
•The team faces a schedule including Alabama, LSU, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Texas.
•The regular-season schedule concludes with a game against Texas on November 27.

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3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M Could Be College Football’s Biggest Championship Sleeper in 2026

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When people talk about the favorites to win the 2026 national championship, names like Texas, Georgia, Ohio State and Oregon are usually near the top of the list. But there is another SEC team that could have a legitimate shot at making a championship run. The Texas A&M Aggies could be one of college football’s…
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