Texas A&M rises to No. 8 in ESPN FPI after 48-20 win over ASU

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Texas A&M rises to No. 8 in ESPN FPI after 48-20 win over ASU
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Texas A&M improved its standing in the ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) following a 48-20 victory over Arizona State on September 12. The Aggies scored two pick-six defensive touchdowns and added a strong finish with 24 points in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Marcel Reed threw for 163 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while the team's overall performance moved them up to No. 8 in the FPI rankings. Texas A&M will face Kentucky, who lost to Alabama, in their next matchup on September 19.

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  • Texas A&M defeated Arizona State 48-20 on September 12.
  • The Aggies scored 24 points in the fourth quarter.
  • Marcel Reed passed for 163 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Texas A&M is now ranked No. 8 in the ESPN FPI rankings.
  • Next, the Aggies will host Kentucky on September 19.
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Here is where Texas A&M sits in the latest FPI rankings following Saturday's blowout 48-20 win over Arizona State.

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Alabama jumped once again in the latest ESPN FPI rankings following an impressive road win at Kentucky in Week 2.

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