Texas A&M invests heavily in roster for 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Texas A&M's football program has reportedly spent $45-50 million on its 2026 roster, according to The Athletic. The Aggies are off to a 2-0 start this season, featuring a 48-20 win over Arizona State where their defense excelled with two late pick-sixes. Ahead of their Saturday match against Kentucky, Texas A&M is ranked No. 8 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and No. 9 in the AP Top 25. Ongoing challenges remain for the offense, particularly with a newly revamped offensive line and the progression of starting quarterback Marcel Reed under offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins.
- •Texas A&M spends $45-50 million on 2026 roster.
- •Aggies are 2-0, defeating Arizona State 48-20 last weekend.
- •Team ranked No. 8 in Coaches Poll, No. 9 in AP Top 25.
- •Quarterback Marcel Reed shows improvement but needs further development.
- •Next game against Kentucky begins SEC play on Saturday.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — The Athletic reveals Texas A&M's exorbitant 2026 roster spending
"According to The Athletic's recent article, Texas A&M and seven other program's spend at least $40 million on their 2026 rosters.
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