Texas A&M named among teams with title potential for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Texas A&M is ranked 13th among 16 teams that could contend for the National Title in 2026, according to analyst CFBudge. The Aggies are set to begin their season in less than two months, having returned 65% of their 2025 roster, including starting quarterback Marcel Reed. They also added 17 players from the transfer portal during the offseason, bolstering their lineup. Texas A&M aims to improve on its previous season's performance and advance to the College Football Playoff, though they are not widely regarded as national contenders. Coach Mike Elko and staff are preparing for SEC media days to address these expectations.
- •Texas A&M completed a busy offseason with 17 transfer additions.
- •Marcel Reed returns as quarterback after a career-high 3,169 passing yards.
- •The Aggies lost All-American Cashius Howell but gained Northwestern's Anto Saka.
- •The team is focused on returning to the College Football Playoff.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M among 16 teams who could 'actually win' a title in 2026
"CFBudge included Texas A&M among 16 teams who could "actually win a National Title in 2026."
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