On Saturday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide are set to host the Texas A&M Aggies in Tuscaloosa for what will be the first meeting between the teams since 2023, as well as the first inside Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium since 2022.
A series Alabama has owned since the Aggies joined the SEC in 2012, Texas A&M enters this latest matchup having struggled at times this season. Last year, the Aggies were among the five SEC teams to make the College Football Playoff, but in 2026, Texas A&M had the same number of losses in September alone as they did all of last season.
Despite their current record though, the Aggies will still be among the most talented rosters that Alabama has faced yet this season, headlined by a former Crimson Tide transfer.
Here is everything you need to know about Texas A&M ahead of the Aggies' trip to Tuscaloosa this Saturday.
Texas A&M Aggies 2026 overview
- Conference: SEC
- Stadium: Kyle Field, College Station, Texas
- Record: 4-3 overall (1-3 SEC)
- Ranking: Unranked in US LBM Coaches Poll, Unranked in AP Poll
Texas A&M comes to Tuscaloosa this weekend unranked at 4-3 overall (1-3 SEC). The Aggies' best wins are over Arizona State and Arkansas, while Texas A&M's losses came at home against Kentucky, as well as on the road at LSU and Missouri.
Texas A&M Aggies 2026 coaching staff
- Head Coach: Mike Elko
- Offensive Coordinator: Holmon Wiggins
- Defensive Coordinator: Lyle Hemphill
Mike Elko is in his third season at Texas A&M where he owns a combined 23-10 record dating back to 2024. The Aggies coaching staff also features a pair of new coordinators this season in Holmon Wiggins and Lyle Hemphill, with the former having previously served as Alabama's wide receivers coach from 2019-23.
Texas A&M Aggies 2026 offensive stats
- Points Per Game: 29.4 (No. 71 in FBS)
- Total Yards Per Game: 356.9
- Passing Yards Per Game: 195.7
- Rushing Yards Per Game: 161.1
The Aggies come to Tuscaloosa averaging 29.4 points per game offensively, a total which ranks No. 12 in the SEC. Texas A&M's passing offense is also one of the worst in the SEC, ranking No. 15 in the conference with an average of 195.7 yards per game.
Texas A&M Aggies 2026 defensive stats
- Points Per Game Allowed: 17.1 (No. 27 in FBS)
- Total Yards Per Game Allowed: 305.9
- Passing Yards Per Game Allowed: 164.1
- Rushing Yards Per Game Allowed: 141.7
Texas A&M's defense is one of the SEC's best allowing only 17.1 points per game to opponents, a total which ranks No. 4 in the conference. The Aggies' pass defense is among the SEC best allowing only 164.1 yards a game against their opponents, while the Texas A&M run defense is among the worst at 141.7 per contest.
Texas A&M Aggies 2026 offensive names to know
- Isaiah Horton, Wide Receiver, Graduate Student
- Mario Craver, Wide Receiver, Junior
- David Olano, Kicker, Fifth-Year Senior
- Marcel Reed, Quarterback, Senior
- Rueben Owens II, Running Back, Senior
Texas A&M's offense is headlined by a talented wide receiver duo in Isaiah Horton and Mario Craver, the former of which transferred from Alabama this past offseason after leading the Tide in receiving touchdowns a year ago. The Aggies are also led offensively by a veteran quarterback in Marcel Reed, and also have one of the SEC's top kickers in David Olano who has yet to miss a kick this season, and currently leads the conference with 11 made field goals.
Texas A&M Aggies 2026 defensive names to know
- Ray Coney, Linebacker, Senior
- Dalton Brooks, Safety, Senior
- T.J. Searcy, Defensive End, Senior
- Marco Jones, Defensive End, Sophomore
- Noah Mikhail, Linebacker, Sophomore
The Aggies' defense is led in tackles by linebacker Ray Coney with 37 total, while also among the team leaders in TFL. Marco Jones leads the Aggie defense with two sacks, while Texas A&M also has two players who are tied for the SEC lead with an interception return for a touchdown this season in Julian Humphrey and Jones.
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