Texas A&M Aggies
SEC
0-0 (0-0 conf)
SP+ #9
Ratings
2025 final
- SP+
- 20.7 (#9)
- SP+ Offense
- 38.0
- SP+ Defense
- 16.4
- SRS
- 16.6
- FPI
- 18.4
- Elo
- 1872
- Talent
- 917
- Recruiting
- —
2026 Outlook
Projected wins
9.0p10 7.0 — p90 11.0
| Round | Prob | |
|---|---|---|
| Win conference | 13.8% | |
| Make CFP | 41.2% | |
| Quarterfinal | 26.1% | |
| Semifinal | 10.3% | |
| Natl. final | 4.1% | |
| Natl. champ | 1.4% |
Schedule
proj record 9.1–2.9
Schedule
26th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
29th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
22nd
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · by 2025 SP+ · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Proj | Win% | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsMissouri State | -10.7 | 49-5 | +44.1 | 100% | — |
| 2 | vsArizona State | +3.9 | 35-16 | +18.8 | 91% | — |
| 3 | vsKentucky | +1.8 | 36-15 | +20.8 | 93% | — |
| 4 | @LSU | +10.3 | 29-23 | +6.2 | 66% | — |
| 5 | vsArkansas | +5.1 | 38-16 | +21.5 | 93% | — |
| 6 | @Missouri | +14.4 | 28-25 | +3.3 | 58% | — |
| 7 | vsThe Citadel | FCS | 50-3* | +46.6 | 100% | — |
| 8 | @Alabama | +14.8 | 25-23 | +1.6 | 54% | — |
| 10 | @South Carolina | +5.9 | 32-23 | +8.3 | 72% | — |
| 11 | vsTennessee | +15 | 30-24 | +6.2 | 67% | — |
| 12 | @Oklahoma | +18.3 | 27-27 | -0.8 | 48% | — |
| 13 | vsTexas | +16.2 | 31-23 | +7.4 | 70% | — |
* FBS-vs-FCS estimate from the SP+ gap — no per-game model for FCS opponents.
Quarterbacks · 3
2026 · 75
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Marcel Reed | SO | 6'1" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Brady Hart | FR | 6'4" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Jacob Zeno | SR | 6'2" | 215 | ★★★★ |
Running Backs · 11
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Rueben Owens II | SO | 5'11" | 215 | ★★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Le'Veon Moss | SR | 5'11" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Jamarion Morrow | FR | 5'9" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Amari Daniels | SR | 5'8" | 197 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 5th | EJ Smith | SR | 5'11" | 211 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 6th | Tiger Riden Jr. | FR | 5'10" | 212 | — |
| RB | 7th | Preston Landis | SR | 5'10" | 207 | — |
| RB | 8th | AJ DiNota | SR | 6'0" | 215 | — |
| RB | 9th | Ramarian Tillman | FR | 5'10" | 220 | — |
| RB | 10th | Ronnie Crosby III | JR | 5'8" | 210 | — |
| RB | — | DD Murray← Arkansas State | FR | 5'10" | 209 | ★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Mario Craver | SO | 5'9" | 165 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Terry Bussey | SO | 5'10" | 195 | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Ashton Bethel-Roman | FR | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Isaiah Horton← Alabama | JR | 6'4" | 208 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | TK Norman | FR | 6'0" | 182 | ★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Kelshaun Johnson | FR | 5'11" | 168 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 7th | Blake Buntyn | FR | 6'1" | 200 | — |
| WR | 8th | Wesley Watson | JR | 6'0" | 190 | ★★★ |
Tight Ends · 4
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Houston Thomas← UTSA | JR | 6'5" | 245 | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Amari Niblack | SR | 6'3" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| TE | — | Micah Riley | JR | 6'5" | 257 | ★★★★ |
| TE | — | Richie Anderson← Fresno State | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Offensive Line · 2
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OT | — | Tyree Adams← LSU | SO | 6'7" | 310 | ★★★ |
| OT | — | Wilkin Formby← Alabama | SO | 6'7" | 324 | ★★★★ |
Defensive Line · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | T.J. Searcy | JR | 6'5" | 255 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 2nd | Marco Jones | FR | 6'5" | 258 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 3rd | Dayon Hayes | SR | 6'3" | 264 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 4th | Sam M'Pemba | SO | 6'3" | 252 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 5th | Nana Boadi-Owusu | JR | 6'1" | 246 | — |
| DE | 6th | Kendall Jackson | FR | 6'3" | 256 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 1st | CJ Mims← North Carolina | JR | 6'2" | 300 | ★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Angelo McCullom← Illinois | SO | 6'2" | 290 | ★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | Brandon Davis-Swain← Colorado | FR | 6'4" | 290 | ★★★ |
| DT | 1st | DJ Hicks | JR | 6'3" | 295 | ★★★★★ |
| DT | 2nd | Landon Rink | FR | 6'2" | 294 | ★★★★ |
| DT | 3rd | DJ Sanders | FR | 6'3" | 315 | ★★★★ |
| DT | 4th | Jadon Scarlett | SO | 6'2" | 297 | ★★★ |
| EDGE | 1st | Ryan Henderson← San Diego State | JR | 6'3" | 255 | ★★★ |
| EDGE | 2nd | Anto Saka← Northwestern | JR | 6'4" | 255 | ★★★★ |
Linebackers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Ray Coney← Tulsa | JR | 6'2" | 240 | ★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Taurean York | JR | 5'10" | 227 | — |
| LB | 3rd | Daymion Sanford | JR | 6'2" | 222 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Scooby Williams | SR | 6'2" | 230 | — |
| LB | 5th | Noah Mikhail | FR | 6'2" | 223 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Jordan Lockhart | SO | 6'1" | 229 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Aidan Herrera | JR | 5'11" | 223 | — |
| LB | 8th | Tommy Colligan | JR | 6'1" | 226 | — |
| LB | — | TJ Smith← Houston Christian | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Defensive Backs · 17
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Tyreek Chappell | SR | 5'11" | 180 | ★★★ |
| CB | 2nd | Dezz Ricks | SO | 6'1" | 188 | ★★★★★ |
| CB | 3rd | Jordan Shaw | SO | 5'11" | 182 | — |
| CB | 4th | Julio Humphrey | JR | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 5th | Bravion Rogers | JR | 5'11" | 188 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 6th | Adam Graham | SO | 5'11" | 195 | — |
| CB | 7th | Adonyss Currie | FR | 6'0" | 174 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 8th | Rickey Gibson III← Tennessee | JR | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★★ |
| S | 1st | Tawfiq Byard← Colorado | SO | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Dalton Brooks | JR | 6'0" | 193 | ★★★★ |
| S | 3rd | Marcus Ratcliffe | JR | 6'2" | 209 | — |
| S | 4th | Jarred Kerr | SR | 5'11" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| S | 5th | Bryce Anderson | SR | 5'10" | 186 | ★★★★ |
| S | 6th | Myles Davis | SO | 6'1" | 196 | ★★★★ |
| S | 7th | Rashad Johnson Jr. | FR | 6'1" | 198 | ★★★★ |
| S | 8th | Isaiah Willis | JR | 6'0" | 207 | — |
| S | 9th | Layne Gerke | SO | 5'10" | 193 | — |
Special Teams · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K | 1st | David Olano← Illinois | JR | 5'11" | 180 | ★★★ |
| LS | 1st | Jacob Graham | SR | 5'10" | 218 | — |
| LS | — | Shea Freibaum← Oklahoma State | JR | 6'1" | 190 | — |
| P | 1st | Tyler White | SO | 6'3" | 225 | ★★★★ |
| PK | 1st | Randy Bond | SR | 5'10" | 198 | — |
| PK | 2nd | Jared Zirkel | SR | 6'2" | 194 | ★★★ |
Season History · last 12
4 AP top-10 · 10 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11-1 | 7-1 | #9 | #3 | 0-1 |
| 2024 | 8-4 | 5-3 | #13 | #10 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #16 | #23 | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 5-7 | 2-6 | #38 | #6 | — |
| 2021 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #6 | #5 | — |
| 2020 | 8-1 | 8-1 | #14 | — | 1-0 |
| 2019 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #21 | — | 1-0 |
| 2018 | 8-4 | 5-3 | #11 | — | 1-0 |
| 2017 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #36 | — | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #27 | — | 0-1 |
| 2015 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #24 | — | 0-1 |
| 2014 | 7-5 | 3-5 | #15 | — | 1-0 |
Recruiting Classes
avg #10 · 176 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★233 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #9 | 282 | 1 | 20 | 3 |
| 2024 | #19 | 245 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| 2023 | #15 | 269 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2022 | #1 | 333 | 8 | 19 | 3 |
| 2021 | #7 | 285 | 1 | 15 | 5 |
| 2020 | #6 | 289 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2019 | #4 | 285 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2018 | #17 | 251 | 0 | 13 | 8 |
| 2017 | #13 | 249 | 0 | 10 | 9 |
| 2016 | #18 | 239 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
2026
Portal in 19net -2Out 21
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.2 / 3.3
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Isaiah Horton | WR | 4★ | ← Alabama |
| ▲ | Rickey Gibson III | CB | 4★ | ← Tennessee |
| ▲ | Wilkin Formby | OT | 4★ | ← Alabama |
| ▲ | Anto Saka | EDGE | 4★ | ← Northwestern |
| ▼ | Dealyn Evans | DL | 4★ | → Mississippi State |
| ▼ | Theo Melin Ohrstrom | TE | 4★ | → SMU |
| ▼ | Amari Niblack | TE | 4★ | → — |
| ▼ | Bryce Anderson | S | 4★ | → — |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2026
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
- Meet Florida blue-chippers powering Texas A&M's No. 1 recruiting pushTexas A&M has committed four of the top five players in Florida, including No. 1 Mark Matthews and No. 2 Zyron Forstall.TA&M4h
- 5-star WR decides among Georgia, Texas A&M and FloridaFive-star class of 2027 wide receiver recruit Eric McFarland has committed to Texas A&M, choosing the Aggies over Georgia and Florida.TA&M5h
- Predicting Texas A&M's next 2027 commit after landing 5-star WRTexas A&M will now await 2027 5-star CB Joshua Dobson's commitment announcement, set for Wednesday after landing 5-star WR Eric McFarland.TA&M8h
- 2027 5-star OL 'feels the love' from Texas A&M and five other programsTexas A&M remains in pursuit for 2027 5-star OL Ismael Camara, despite his deep connection with the Texas Longhorns.TA&M9h
- PFN predicts Texas A&M's SEC Championship Game chancesTexas A&M has the second best odds per Pro Football Network to make the SEC Championship game for the first time in program history.TA&M10h
- Texas A&M lands ‘elite’ receiver over Florida, GeorgiaTexas A&M football is putting together an impressive recruiting class especially at wide receiver. Now they beat two SEC rivals here.TA&M22h
- Five-star WR commits to Texas A&M over Florida, GeorgiaFive-star wide receiver Eric McFarland III has committed to the Texas A&M Aggies. They now have seven five-star prospects committed.TA&M22h
- Mike Elko, Texas A&M football win commitment of 5-star WR Eric McFarland IIIEric McFarland III is one of the top wide receivers in the 2027 recruiting cycle.TA&M22h
- Five-star wide receiver Eric McFarland chooses Texas A&MFive-star wide receiver Eric McFarland, a 5-foot-8, 180-pound class of 2027 player from Florida's IMG Academy who is ranked third by ESPN at his position, chose Texas A&M on Sunday, selecting the Aggies over offers from Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.TA&M22h
- Texas A&M Stays Hot With Commitment From 5-Star WRThe Texas A&M Aggies add another five-star to their dominant recruiting class, but this time on the offensive side of the ballTA&M22h
- Eric McFarland III, nation’s No. 6 WR in 2027 class, commits to Texas A&MEric McFarland III, one of the class of 2027's top recruits regardless of position, has committed to play for Texas A&M. The post Eric McFarland III, nation’s No. 6 WR in 2027 class, commits to Texas A&M appeared first on Saturday Down South.TA&M22h
- 5 Alabama Players Texas A&M Fans Need to Know For 2026 MatchupTaking a look at the top Alabama Crimson Tide players that the Texas A&M Aggies will have to take note of.TA&M23h
- Texas A&M's Newest Commit Predicts Big Things for Class of 2027Could a national title be in Texas A&M's future? A recent commit in the Class of 2027 thinks the Aggies are headed in that direction.TA&M1d
- SEC football analyst predicts Texas A&M's 2026 scheduleThat SEC Podcast host Michael Bratton predicts that Texas A&M will finish 10-2 this fall, but lose back-to-back games to Oklahoma and Texas.TA&M1d
- 'I'm a quarterback': Texas A&M QB is ignoring his criticsEntering his third starting season, Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed is rightfully ignoring his biggest critics and continuing to improve this offseason.
- Texas A&M remains the frontrunner to land 2027 5-star WRTexas A&M remains the clear favorite to land 2027 5-star WR Eric McFarland on Sunday afternoon.TA&M1d
- Trap Game or Tune-Up? Sizing Up Alabama on Texas A&M's 2026 ScheduleTaking a closer look at how pivotal the Texas A&M Aggies' battle against the Alabama Crimson Tide will be.TA&M2d
- Marcel Reed Details Lane Kiffin Recruiting Mistake Before Texas A&M MoveWere it not for a recruiting slip-up from Lane Kiffin, Texas A&M’s QB Marcel Reed would have been playing for the Ole Miss Rebels. Reed initially committed to Ole Miss back in 2022 as a coveted 4-star prospect out of Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN.Kiffin’s recruiting mastermind was showing through yet again as Reed picked […] The post Marcel Reed Details Lane Kiffin Recruiting Mistake Before Texas A&M Move appeared first on HEAVY.
- Texas A&M's CFP hopes hinge on Marcel Reed avoiding 'mental mistakes'Speaking with On3's Pete Nakos, Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed discusses his offseason improvement, and desire to lead the Aggies back to the CFP.
- Texas A&M vs. Alabama: The Matchups That Will Decide the GameTaking a closer look at the big matchup that will be the deciding factor when the Texas A&M Aggies meet the Alabama Crimson Tide.TA&M2d