Texas A&M rises to No. 9 after 48-20 victory over ASU

Texas A&M improved its ranking to No. 9 in the latest USA TODAY Re-Rank following a 48-20 victory against Arizona State on Saturday. The Aggies initially had a slim 24-21 lead in the third quarter, but surged ahead with three touchdown passes from Marcel Reed and two defensive touchdowns. Despite producing only 255 total yards, Texas A&M scored 24 points in the final quarter to secure the win. The victory comes after notable upsets in the week, propelling Texas A&M further in the rankings as it becomes the fourth-highest team in the SEC. The team's performance continues to draw mixed expectations from alumni regarding the offensive line.

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