Texas A&M’s 2027 non-conference slate has a new face on it.
The Aggies will host Texas Southern at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 16, according to a report from FBSSchedules.com. Texas A&M will pay Texas Southern $550,000 in guaranteed money for the game.
The matchup with Texas Southern takes the place of a previously canceled game against New Mexico. With that swap made, Texas A&M’s non-conference schedule for next season is set, though the dates are still subject to change.
The updated 2027 schedule currently includes a home game against Texas State on Sept. 4 and a road trip to Arizona State on Sept. 11 before the Texas Southern date in mid-October. The SEC portion of the schedule has also been laid out, with dates still to be determined for games against Georgia, LSU, Missouri, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Texas, Florida, Mississippi State and Auburn.
Here’s how it stands right now:
- vs.
Texas State Bobcats, Sept. 4
- at Arizona State Sun Devils, Sept. 11
- vs. Texas Southern Tigers, Oct.
16
- vs.
Georgia Bulldogs, TBA
- vs.
LSU Tigers, TBA
- vs.
Missouri Tigers, TBA
- vs.
Ole Miss Rebels, TBA
- vs.
Vanderbilt Commodores, TBA
- at Texas Longhorns, TBA
- at Florida Gators, TBA
- at Mississippi State Bulldogs, TBA
- at Auburn Tigers, TBA
The update comes while Texas A&M is in the middle of a rough 2026 season. The Aggies are 3-3 and have already taken two blowout conference losses, leaving them effectively out of College Football Playoff contention before the middle of October.
This is a breaking news article that will be updated accordingly.
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