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Texas A&M ranked in Tier 3 by ESPN ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:07 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Texas A&M ranked in Tier 3 by ESPN ahead of 2026 season
Summary

Texas A&M is ranked in Tier 3 by ESPN as the 2026 college football season approaches, with the team set to kick off against Missouri State in 21 days. Coach Mike Elko has led the Aggies to their first College Football Playoff appearance in 2025, bolstered by returning 65% of last year's roster and 17 transfers. The Aggies had a successful 2025, posting a plus-12.32 percentage point differential in offensive and defensive success rates. With new starters on the offensive line and quarterback Marcel Reed's expected improvement, Texas A&M aims to navigate a challenging SEC schedule effectively.

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By the Numbers
  • •Texas A&M starts the 2026 season against Missouri State on September 4.
  • •Coach Mike Elko enters his third season with high expectations.
  • •Aggies had a record 10 players drafted in 2026 NFL Draft.
  • •Texas A&M returns 65% of its roster and adds 17 transfers.
  • •Aggies generated a 47.1% offensive and 65.1% defensive success rate in 2025.
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  • 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN places Texas A&M in Tier 3: 'Maybe this is their year?'
What they're saying
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Texas A&M enters the 2026 season as in ESPN' third tier among teams who could make it to CFP and contend for a national title.

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