Texas A&M staff predict outcomes for 2026 football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Texas A&M is gearing up for its 2026 college football season opener, led by coach Mike Elko. After finishing last season with an 11-2 record and making the College Football Playoff, the Aggies face challenges ahead including key matchups against Texas and Alabama. The roster features significant changes with 65% retention from last year and 17 new transfers. Predictions from staff members vary, with records estimated between 9-3 and 10-2 as they prepare to kick off their season against Missouri State this weekend.
- •Season opener against Missouri State is set for this weekend.
- •Texas A&M finished last season 11-2 and reached the CFP.
- •Staff predictions range from 9-3 to 10-2 for 2026.
- •65% of last year's roster and 17 transfers boost depth.
- •Key matchups include Texas and Alabama on the schedule.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Staff predictions for Texas A&M's 2026 season
"Here are the final Aggies Wire staff predictions for Texas A&M's 2026 college football season.
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