Texas A&M, Florida, Virginia Tech chosen as teams to watch for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
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.
- •Josh Pate names Texas A&M as a team to watch for 2026.
- •The Aggies made the College Football Playoff for the first time in 2025.
- •Marcel Reed returns as starting quarterback with strong supporting cast.
- •Texas A&M faces a tough nine-game SEC schedule.
- •Coach Mike Elko aims for a National Championship in upcoming season.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M among three teams Josh Pate is 'buying stock in' this season
"Ahead of the 2026 season, Josh Pate named Texas A&M, Florida, and Virginia Tech as three programs he's "buying stock in."
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