Texas A&M faces six ranked teams in challenging 2026 schedule

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Texas A&M faces six ranked teams in challenging 2026 schedule
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Texas A&M will confront six ranked teams during the 2026 season, starting with a No. 8 ranking in the AP Top 25. The Aggies' schedule includes road matchups against No. 5 Texas, No. 11 LSU, No. 13 Alabama, and No. 10 Oklahoma, as well as games against No. 20 Tennessee and No. 25 Missouri. Head coach Mike Elko is focused on enhancing his squad's performance, especially after an 11-0 start last season was followed by difficulties that kept them from the SEC Championship Game. Texas A&M's challenging SEC schedule is expected to test their resilience, especially in the closing stretch of the season with three consecutive games against ranked opponents.

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  • Texas A&M is ranked No. 8 in the AP Top 25.
  • They will play against six ranked teams in 2026.
  • Key opponents include Texas, LSU, and Alabama.
  • Mike Elko enters his third season as head coach.
  • Aggies struggled to finish the previous season strong.
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Texas A&M will face a daunting six ranked teams during the 2026 season based on the preseason AP Top 25 rankings.

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