Texas A&M ranked Top 15 in The Athletic's preseason CFB rankings
Texas A&M has been ranked No. 13 in The Athletic's preseason college football rankings. The team faces challenges in the upcoming season, particularly with the loss of key players and the need for quarterback Marcel Reed to improve. Coach Mike Elko has made significant staff changes and added talent through the transfer portal to bolster the roster.
- ▪Texas A&M is ranked No. 13 in The Athletic's preseason Top 25.
- ▪The Aggies lost ten players in the 2026 NFL Draft, including seven in the first three rounds.
- ▪Quarterback Marcel Reed returns for his second full starting season, needing to improve for the team to succeed.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:30:51 +0000 |
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