Texas A&M football aims for success against Texas in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Texas A&M's football team, under coach Mike Elko, seeks a successful 2026 season, which includes defeating the Texas Longhorns for the first time since 2010. The Aggies showed promise in 2025, finishing with an 11-2 record and making their first College Football Playoff appearance. With a talented roster bolstered by 17 transfers and a strong returning group, the team aims for at least nine wins this season. The game against Texas at Kyle Field is particularly significant as both teams are expected to be competitive, with Texas featuring quarterback Arch Manning.
- •Texas A&M finished the 2025 season 11-2 and made the College Football Playoff.
- •Coach Mike Elko enters his third season with a strong roster.
- •Aggies aim for at least nine wins in the 2026 season.
- •Texas A&M last defeated Texas in 2010.
- •The matchup is set to take place at Kyle Field.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — What is a 'successful' season for Texas A&M in 2026?
"For Texas A&M to have a "successful" season this fall, defeating the Texas Longhorns for the first time since 2010 must come to fruition.
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