Week 1 gave Texas A&M a clearer look at what’s waiting down the road, and the first impression is simple: the schedule gets a lot more demanding from here. The Aggies handled Missouri State and eventually stretched the game open in the third quarter, while some of their future opponents made real noise to open the season.
A&M’s own biggest early concern remains up front. The offensive line still looks unsettled beyond the spots that appear claimed by Tyree Adams at left tackle, Mark Nabou at center and Wilkin Formby at right tackle.
The two guard jobs are still open, and Missouri State got enough pressure early to expose some communication issues. Reed was sacked twice, though his ability as one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the NCAA helped him turn several busted plays into gains.
The offense settled in after halftime and finished with 50 points, while the defense looked solid enough but, as the source of the challenge goes, it’s tough to read too much into it against that opponent.
Now the focus shifts to the rest of the slate. Based on Week 1, here’s how Texas A&M’s remaining opponents stack up from easiest to toughest.
- Texas A&M vs. Citadel - Week 7
2026 record: 1-1
Citadel opened with a 42-14 loss to Wofford, then bounced back with a 43-41 triple-overtime road win at Charlotte. Gavin Garcia was the difference in that upset, rushing for 137 yards and three touchdowns. Even with that result, the gap between an FCS team and Texas A&M is still huge, especially at Kyle Field.
- Texas A&M vs. Arkansas - Week 5
2026 record: 1-0
Arkansas gave Ryan Silverfield a win in his first game, beating North Alabama 31-14. It was a decent start, but not one that put the Razorbacks anywhere near the top tier of A&M’s SEC opponents. After winning just two games last season, there’s still a lot to learn about this group, and for now it looks like the least threatening conference game left on the schedule.
- Texas A&M vs. Kentucky - Week 3
2026 record: 1-0
Kentucky looked sharp in Will Stein’s debut, rolling past Youngstown State 45-13. Kenny Minchey led the way at quarterback, throwing for 301 yards and four touchdowns, and the Wildcats added 191 rushing yards. It’s only one game, and it came against an FCS opponent, but the new offense showed enough to make this matchup more interesting than it seemed before the season.
- Texas A&M vs. Arizona State - Week 2
2026 record: 1-0
Arizona State made one of the biggest statements of the opening weekend, piling up 682 yards in a 70-7 win over Morgan State. Cutter Boley threw for 387 yards and six touchdowns, and the Sun Devils averaged 7.1 yards per carry.
Morgan State won’t test Texas A&M the way the Aggies will test Arizona State, but the explosiveness was impossible to miss. This looks like A&M’s first real test.
- Texas A&M @ Missouri - Week 6
2026 record: 1-0
Missouri took care of business with a 54-14 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff and remains one of the SEC’s more dangerous teams. The Tigers have built a reputation as one of the conference’s most consistent programs, and the fact that A&M has to go to Memorial Stadium matters. It may not carry the same buzz as some of the higher-ranked games here, but road trips like this can go sideways fast if the Aggies are off.
- Texas A&M @ South Carolina - Week 10
2026 record: 1-0
South Carolina opened with a 57-0 shutout of Kent State, and LaNorris Sellers threw three touchdown passes in the rout. A&M already knows how tricky this matchup can be after needing a historic comeback to beat the Gamecocks last season. Add another trip to Williams-Brice Stadium, and this one stays firmly in the danger zone.
- Texas A&M vs. Tennessee - Week 11
2026 record: 1-0
Tennessee got a huge debut from freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon. He threw three touchdowns and ran for two more in a 56-9 win over Furman, matching a Tennessee freshman record with five total touchdowns. The competition will get tougher, but Josh Heupel looks like he has another gifted quarterback steering an offense that has been a headache for defenses for years.
- Texas A&M @ Alabama - Week 8
2026 record: 1-0
Alabama opened with a 48-10 win over East Carolina and looked like a team with serious contender potential. The Crimson Tide controlled the game on both sides of the ball, and Kalen DeBoer has made it clear the program isn’t fading just because Nick Saban retired. Texas A&M has beaten Alabama before, but winning in Tuscaloosa is still one of the hardest jobs on the schedule.
- Texas A&M @ Oklahoma - Week 12
2025 final record: 1-0
Oklahoma was as efficient as it gets in Week 1, blanking UTEP 51-0. The Sooners scored on their first eight possessions and held the Miners to 198 total yards.
John Mateer threw three touchdown passes, and when he’s healthy, Oklahoma has the kind of offense that can stress any SEC defense. The late-November trip to Norman only makes it tougher.
- Texas A&M @ LSU - Week 4
2026 record: 1-0
No opponent raised its stock more than LSU. In Lane Kiffin’s debut, the Tigers ripped apart Clemson 51-10 and racked up 644 yards of offense.
Sam Leavitt was a threat both throwing and running, and the defense did its part too. With Death Valley in the mix and the recent history between the teams, this is one of the biggest challenges A&M will face all year.
- Texas A&M vs. Texas - Week 13
2026 record: 1-0
Texas stays No. 1 until A&M proves otherwise. The Longhorns opened with a 59-7 win over Texas State, rolling up 516 yards of offense.
Arch Manning threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns, and the defense forced three turnovers. The rivalry game is back at Kyle Field this year, but the Aggies still have to show they can finally get over the hump against their biggest rival.
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