Aggies Lose Key Players Before Season | Texas A&M Aggies Football News

Texas A&M’s season kickoff just got tougher: head coach Mike Elko confirmed defensive tackle Chace Sims and running back Tiger Riden Jr. are out for the entire 2026 campaign due to injuries. Sims, a promising sophomore DT expected to contribute on the defensive line, and Riden, a breakout freshman RB poised for a bigger role, both now leave critical gaps. The Aggies must lean harder on their remaining depth as they prepare for a loaded schedule, starting with a September 5th showdown against Missouri State on ESPN. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47d5382883ed0f02