Texas A&M struggles in 31-20 loss to Alabama amid coaching questions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Texas A&M fell to Alabama 31-20 on the road in Week 8, marking their fourth SEC loss. The Aggies held a 20-17 lead late in the game, but failed to convert a critical fourth down, resulting in Alabama scoring two touchdowns to secure the win. Starting quarterback Marcel Reed played well initially but the offense collapsed, gaining just 15 yards in the fourth quarter. The loss raises concerns about Texas A&M's coaching decisions as they head into a bye week without a clear path forward.
- •Texas A&M leads 20-17 before fourth-quarter struggles
- •Marcel Reed completed 14 of 21 passes for 163 yards
- •Aggies manage only 15 offensive yards in fourth quarter
- •Texas A&M now sits with four SEC losses this season
- •Team prepares for a bye week with questions surrounding coaching decisions
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Everything we learned from Texas A&M's 31-20 road loss to Alabama
"Here are five key takeaways from Texas A&M's 31-20 road loss to Alabama in Week 8.
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