Texas A&M's rooting guide before the final CFP rankings reveal
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Texas A&M (11-1, 7-1 SEC) currently sits at No. 7 in the College Football Playoff Rankings, falling four spots after losing to No. 13 Texas (9-3, 6-2 SEC) 27-17 last Friday. The Aggies’ 2025 regular season ended with an 11-1 record. For the second consecutive season, the Aggies missed out on the SEC Championship Game, needing to defeat the Longhorns to make it to Atlanta.
Yes, not making it to Championship Weekend for the second straight year is frustrating, but the Aggies are a lock to make the College Football Playoff. Still, to host a game in Kyle Field during the first round just two weeks from now, Texas A&M will need to stay at No. 7 and not drop below the 8-seed, which isn’t guaranteed based on last week’s results.
The CFP Selection Committee has come under fire this week for a lack of widespread clarity, as Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko didn’t mince words this week, noting that, from a “CEO perspective,” the lack of insight into record tie breakers with several teams sitting at 11-1 entering the weekend has not received an answer.
“As a football coach, put a ball down, let’s go play… We’re going to be in the playoffs, and we’re going to compete for a national championship. From a CEO standpoint, we’re all screaming for some clarity. What exactly is the criterion we’re using to break ties?”
So, who are the Aggies rooting for this weekend? It’s still confusing knowing that the committee will likely throw a last-minute curveball, but based on the last set of rankings, BYU defeating Texas Tech would knock out No. 10 Notre Dame and result in the Red Raiders‘ second loss of the season.
Texas A&M could move up and past Texas Tech based on head-to-head record, a higher strength of schedule, and a higher strength of record. In the SEC Championship Game, No. 3 Georgia needs to beat No. 9 Alabama, potentially knocking the Crimson Tide out of the bracket and opening a spot for Miami (FL) to enter, while also avoiding the Aggies moving down from No. 7.
The ACC Championship Game between Virginia and Duke will not affect Texas A&M’s standing, but if Duke wins, James Madison will more than likely be in the 12-team field.
Either way, expect chaos during the final CFP rankings reveal on Sunday morning.
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