Aggies’ Playoff Push Faces Tough Gauntlet | Texas Longhorns Football News

Texas A&M’s 2026 season is shaping up as a brutal test, with ESPN ranking their schedule ninth nationally and a grueling road slate against LSU, Alabama, Oklahoma, and more. Under Coach Mike Elko, the Aggies aim for playoff contention and a record 10 draft picks, but they’re haunted by last year’s losses to Texas and Miami. With quarterback Marcel Reed returning and 17 new transfers filling roster gaps, they’ve got firepower — though preseason rankings hover around 8th to 11th. The season’s biggest showdown? The SEC’s most heated rivalry: Texas A&M vs. Texas, with playoff implications on the line. Reed must elevate his play against a potential Heisman-caliber Arch Manning — this one’s going to be a war. 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/1e2d967177ddfca1