Texas A&M, Florida, Virginia Tech chosen as teams to watch for 2026 season

Ahead of the 2026 college football season, analyst Josh Pate named Texas A&M, Florida, and Virginia Tech as teams to watch. Texas A&M is coming off its first College Football Playoff appearance and aims for a strong follow-up with returning quarterback Marcel Reed and 17 transfer additions. The Aggies will face a challenging nine-game SEC schedule, including key matchups against LSU and Alabama. With 65% of last season's roster back, the team's depth is bolstered against expectations of maintaining their previous 11-2 record. Pate believes coach Mike Elko can lead Texas A&M to a National Championship during his six-year contract.

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