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Texas A&M Finishes No. 8 Nationally as Offseason Overhaul Accelerates

Mike Elko is reinforcing the roster through the transfer portal after the program’s first College Football Playoff appearance.

Overview

  • The Aggies ranked No. 8 in the final AP poll and USA TODAY’s re-rank, matching their No. 8 finish in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
  • Texas A&M went 11–2 in 2025 and fell 10-3 to Miami in a home CFP semifinal, with the Hurricanes later losing the title game to Indiana 27-21.
  • Elko called the year a step forward and told returning players the team still needs to learn to finish games.
  • Within a week after the season, the staff landed 17 transfer-portal commitments, adding reinforcements at wide receiver and edge rusher.
  • Texas A&M is scheduled to open the 2026 season at home against Missouri State on September 5.