Texas A&M's Thirteenth Ranking Tested

Texas A&M football kicks off its season ranked 13th, riding momentum from their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance—though Coach Mike Elko’s third year faces a tough SEC gauntlet. After losing 10 NFL draft picks, the Aggies bolstered their roster with 17 transfers, and veteran QB Marcel Reed returns for his second full season. The big question: Can Reed elevate his game and lead a revamped offensive line? Meanwhile, the defense—especially the secondary—looks poised to shine. With new OC Holmon Wiggins and DC Lyle Hemphill stepping in, this season’s success hinges on offensive cohesion and Reed’s consistency. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/450b233b1e242efd