Chance. This seems appropriate when describing Texas A&M’s 2025 schedule and roster.
The performances at quarterback Marcel Reed were dazzling, with messy receiver Mario Craver, KC Concepcion, running back to Le'Veon Moss, guard Tauren York and defensive tackle Albert Regis on Saturday, which illustrates why the Championship Racing team thought the program could think the program could reach promised land and bring up the college football playoff national championship national champion.
This only starts with winning.
A&M did this on Saturday night at Kyle Field and improved to 1-0, but it didn't seem enough to be the case with the 60 journalists who voted in the latest AP Top 25 rankings. Instead, the program is ranked 19th in Week 2.
August 31, 2024; University of Texas Station; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Dashawn Fillmore (26) reacted to the battle against Notre Dame against Kyle Field in the second half. / Maria Lysaker-Usa's Sports Today
On Tuesday afternoon, several reshuffles occurred, especially among the top ten, including some SEC schools. In the 16-second team, 10 teams are in the top 25, including A&M’s scheduled opponents: No. 3 LSU, No. 7 Texas, No. 7, South Carolina No. 10 and Florida No. 13.
A&M also met No. 9 Notre Dame in two weeks. Of the remaining five teams, two are at Kyle Stadium, while the other three are road trips.
Although it's early, these numbers show that it's a tough road for high-capacity offensive and defensive-oriented teams. The faces of three opponents are in the top 30 in total offense, while the four are in the top 25 in defense.
Yes, A&M has the possibility and expectations of ranking wins. Now it's not that easy, how much will be invested by each player and coach.
Among the Big Ten, six teams met their goals, including Ohio State, Penn State, No. 6, Oregon State, No. 11, Illinois, No. 15, Michigan and No. 23, while in the Big 12, No. 12 Arizona State, No. 16, No. 16, No. 24, No. 24, No. 25, Utah. Joining the group from the ACC is No. 5 Miami, Clemson ranked 8th, Florida No. 14 and SMU ranked 17th.
If voters’ predictions are based on last season’s results, history shows that the Aggies play 2-2 against ranking opponents, with their two ranking champions against Missouri No. 9 and No. 8 LSU. They threw other games to Notre Dame seventh and Texas third.
Don't buy voters who only make predictions on last year's team. Assuming the quarterback’s game factor was voted early in the season, quarterbacks defending against the Aggies included Arch Manning of Texas, Garrett Nussmeier of LSU, Lanorris Sellers of South Carolina, DJ Lagway of Florida and CJ Carr of Notre Dame, making the game and reward even more appealing.
Coaches may play an important role in the echelon when voters believe some schools may play. Mike Elko put his card on the table and hopes to make A&M irrelevant in playoff conversations.
Fighting Ireland head coach Marcus Freeman was Elko's first card, appearing with a champion Carter team last year, losing 34-23 to Ohio State in the national championship game.
When Brian Kelly welcomed A&M to Death Valley in October, it was not easy for Aggies to have not won the championship since joining the SEC. South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer then brought his troops to the college station in mid-November, bringing his troops to Maroon before A&M’s season against enemies, Texas and Steve Sarkisian.