Texas A&M outlines goals for College Football Playoff return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Texas A&M aims to secure a second consecutive College Football Playoff berth after competing in 2025. Coach Mike Elko's team needs to build a stronger résumé, improve quarterback Marcel Reed's consistency, and leverage home-field advantage at Kyle Field. The Aggies will face key matchups against LSU, Alabama, and Oklahoma in the SEC that could influence their playoff chances. Success in these games will be essential to validate their standing with the selection committee.
- •Texas A&M made its first CFP appearance in 2025.
- •Marcel Reed started all games last season, throwing for 3,169 yards.
- •Key home games against Tennessee and Texas are on the schedule.
- •A&M needs statement wins against top SEC opponents.
- •The season opener is scheduled for September 5 against Missouri State.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Texas making it back to the College Football Playoff? Here are 5 keys to make it happen
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M back in the College Football Playoff? These 5 things must happen
"Texas just missed out on the 12-team playoff after making it the previous two years. Here's how the Longhrons can return to the CFP.
"The Aggies made the playoff for the first time last season. Here are five things Texas A&M must do to return to the field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:30 PMTexas making it back to the College Football Playoff? Here are 5 keys to make it happen
Texas just missed out on the 12-team playoff after making it the previous two years. Here's how the Longhrons can return to the CFP.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:35 AMTexas A&M back in the College Football Playoff? These 5 things must happen
The Aggies made the playoff for the first time last season. Here are five things Texas A&M must do to return to the field.
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