No. 10 Texas A&M gets its first real test of the season on Saturday, when Arizona State comes to Kyle Field for a Week 2 showdown between two 1-0 teams.
The Aggies opened with a 50-0 shutout of Missouri State, while the Sun Devils rolled past Morgan State 70-7. The scores were lopsided in both cases, but Arizona State got its work done even faster, taking a 49-7 lead into halftime behind a huge debut from quarterback Cutter Boley. He threw for 387 yards and six touchdowns, and the Sun Devils added 249 rushing yards while producing three receivers who topped 100 yards.
Still, Week 1 can only tell you so much when the talent gap is that wide. Both teams emptied the bench eventually, and neither opener offered much evidence about how they’ll look when the game stays tight deeper into the afternoon.
Texas A&M enters with the more talented roster, but there’s work to do. The Aggies need a cleaner start on offense, fewer penalties, and a better answer on the offensive line. They also left points behind last week after a red-zone fumble stalled a drive.
Defensively, Texas A&M looked the part against Missouri State, allowing just 67 yards and four first downs. Arizona State should provide a tougher stress test, with enough speed and balance to make Saturday a far better gauge of where the Aggies stand on both sides of the ball.
The game will air nationally on ABC in Week 2 of the 2026 college football season. Tom Hart and Jesse Palmer will be on the call from Kyle Field, with Kris Budden reporting from the sideline. Streaming options include the ESPN App and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 11 have Texas A&M favored by 14.5 points, with an over/under of 50.5 and the money line on Texas A&M.
Texas A&M’s injury report lists Daymion Sanford as probable and a game-time decision, while Tiger Riden and Chace Sims are both out for the season.
Arizona State’s injury report includes K. Anderson, H.
Hassmann and D. Eusebio as questionable, with Z.
Fiaseu on IR and out for the season.
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