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Texas A&M (4-3, 1-3 SEC) will head to Tuscaloosa to take on No. 13 Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC) on Saturday, marking the Aggies' first trip there since 2022. While the matchup might appear to be a rebound opportunity for the Crimson Tide, the unpredictable nature of SEC play this season suggests an upset is within the realm of possibility.
Alabama's offense has been sputtering, managing just 201 total yards in its recent outing. Sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell threw for only 147 yards and has yet to surpass 200 passing yards in either of the team's losses to Georgia and Tennessee. Meanwhile, Texas A&M's defense has quietly improved over the past two weeks, with the secondary now ranking 10th nationally in passing yards allowed. The Aggies' lone SEC victory came against Arkansas, a 34-7 home win that was expected given the Razorbacks' struggles.
Key Analysis
For Texas A&M to pull off the upset, quarterback Marcel Reed must connect on high-percentage throws, and the running game—led by sophomore Jamarion Morrow and freshman KJ Edwards—needs to average at least four yards per carry. Additionally, first-year offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins will need to dial up more creative play-calling. The popular college football account CFB Home, which correctly predicted Alabama's last two games, has projected a 23-20 Texas A&M victory. Should the Aggies emerge victorious, it would intensify pressure on Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.
The game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ABC.
Originally reported by aggieswire.