Texas A&M football predictions for 2026 season outlined by Cedric Golden
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:37 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Cedric Golden offers game-by-game predictions for the Texas A&M football team as they enter the 2026 season under coach Mike Elko. After achieving their first College Football Playoff appearance, A&M faces challenges with a demanding schedule that includes games against Alabama and Texas. The Aggies open the season with a significant victory over Missouri State and maintain momentum early, but suffer losses to LSU, Alabama, and Texas later in the season. Golden projects the Aggies to finish with an 8-4 record this year.
- •Texas A&M starts the season 1-0 after defeating Missouri State 45-7.
- •The Aggies predictably lose to LSU 38-30 in Week 4.
- •A&M falls to Alabama 21-17 in Week 8.
- •The rivalry game against Texas ends with a 27-20 loss.
- •Cedric Golden forecasts an overall 8-4 record for Texas A&M in 2026.
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — How will Texas A&M football fare in 2026? My predictions | Golden
"How will Texas A&M fare in 2026? Cedric Golden predicts each game and how the team will finish up in coach Mike Elko's third season.
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