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Week 3 of the college football season delivered more chaos, with several ranked teams tasting defeat for the first time and the polls reflecting significant shifts. Texas A&M was among those trending downward after a 31-21 setback against Kentucky at Kyle Field. The Aggies turned the ball over three times, failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, and surrendered 21 unanswered points in the third quarter as the Wildcats seized control. With their first road test looming Saturday at LSU, Mike Elko's squad must find a way to steady the ship quickly.
The Aggies' future foes also had mixed results. Alabama erased a 15-point deficit to beat Florida State and leapfrogged LSU in these rankings after the Tigers fell at Ole Miss. Oklahoma's offensive woes continued despite a win over New Mexico, while South Carolina squandered a 16-point lead in a home loss to Mississippi State. Those outcomes caused some shuffling in the rankings. Below is an updated look at Texas A&M's nine remaining opponents, from easiest to most challenging, heading into Week 4.
9. Texas A&M vs. Citadel – Week 7
2026 record: 1-2. The Citadel was idle in Week 3 after a 26-20 double-overtime loss to Charleston Southern the previous week. The Bulldogs have already shown they can challenge an FBS opponent by beating Charlotte, but the talent gap and home environment make this the most manageable game left on Texas A&M's schedule.
8. Texas A&M vs. Arkansas – Week 5
2026 record: 1-2. Arkansas absorbed its second straight blowout loss, falling 45-17 at Georgia after a 43-10 defeat at Utah. The Razorbacks have now dropped 12 consecutive SEC games and have yet to prove they can consistently compete against Power Four opponents. Returning to Kyle Field should give Texas A&M another edge in this matchup.
7. Texas A&M @ South Carolina – Week 10
2026 record: 2-1. South Carolina suffered a major setback by blowing a 16-point lead in a 41-34 home loss to Mississippi State. The Gamecocks allowed four touchdown passes and were outscored 27-4 in the second half. A November trip to Williams-Brice Stadium will still be challenging, but South Carolina has enough questions on both sides of the ball to remain near the bottom.
6. Texas A&M @ Oklahoma – Week 12
2025 final record: 2-1. Oklahoma defeated New Mexico 14-6, but another poor offensive showing knocked the Sooners out of the AP Top 25. Oklahoma has scored just 24 combined points over its last two games and has struggled to generate explosive plays. The late-November trip to Norman keeps this matchup from falling below South Carolina.
5. Texas A&M @ Missouri – Week 6
2026 record: 3-0. Missouri remained undefeated with a 27-17 win over Troy, though the Tigers were not as dominant as in their first two games. Missouri has scored at least 27 points in every contest and already owns a quality road victory over Kansas. Facing the Tigers in Columbia makes this a significant challenge for the Aggies.
4. Texas A&M vs. Tennessee – Week 11
2026 record: 3-0. Tennessee continued its strong start with a 42-9 victory over Kennesaw State. Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon completed 18 of 26 passes for 178 yards and a touchdown as the Volunteers produced another balanced offensive performance. Texas A&M gets this game at Kyle Field, but Tennessee still looks like one of the SEC's most complete teams.
3. Texas A&M @ LSU – Week 4
2026 record: 2-1. LSU suffered its first loss after falling behind 24-7 at halftime against Ole Miss. The Tigers responded with 17 unanswered points to tie the game before the Rebels pulled away for a 32-24 victory. LSU showed it can battle back, and Texas A&M must now face an angry Tigers team in a Saturday night game at Death Valley.
2. Texas A&M @ Alabama – Week 8
2026 record: 3-0. Alabama overcame another slow start to defeat Florida State 50-36. The Crimson Tide trailed 21-6 before outscoring the Seminoles 44-15 over the remainder of the game. Alabama's defense surrendered 471 yards, but its offensive firepower and the difficulty of winning at Bryant-Denny Stadium move this matchup ahead of LSU.
1. Texas A&M vs. Texas – Week 13
2026 record: 3-0. Texas remained undefeated with a 30-6 win over UTSA, though its offense looked sluggish at times against a heavy underdog. The Longhorns defense prevented UTSA from reaching the end zone and continues to give them a significant margin for error. Texas remains the toughest opponent until another team proves otherwise, even with the rivalry game returning to Kyle Field.
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