This week, we’ll take a look at the 10 major opponents on Texas A&M’s schedule and rank who will be the toughest and easiest games in the schedule. (Sorry, Missouri State and The Citadel, but you didn’t make the cut)

1. Texas (Nov. 27)

Why they could win: They have the best group of skill position players A&M will likely face all year. They could be the best group anyone has outside of Ohio State. They’ll be tough for anyone to stop.

Why they won’t: The game will be at Kyle Field, at night, and will likely have major postseason implications. They’ve also got a lot of new faces and could have questions on the defensive front.

2. LSU (Sept. 26)

Why they could win: It’ll be in Baton Rouge and the fans will be looking for payback for two straight years of humiliation. Lane Kiffin always has something up his sleeve for the Aggies and they should have a lot of weapons along with skill in the secondary.

Why they won’t: LSU plays at Ole Miss the week before and will probably be looking to try to get they same urgency they had in Oxford. It’s still early in the season for a team that has turned over more than half of its roster and A&M has proven they can win in Death Valley.

3. Oklahoma (Nov. 21)

Why they could win: Their defense could well be one of the five best in the nation. They’ve got talent and experience.

Why they won’t: Their running game was awful last year and may not be much better this year. If John Mateer is forced to throw against a strong Aggie secondary, they could be in trouble.

4. Alabama (Oct. 24)

Why they could win: They’re frigging Alabama. It’s a home game. They still have a lot of talent across the board, even if it’s not like they were a few years ago.

Why they won’t: Redshirt freshman Keelon Russell will likely start for Alabama. Mike Elko and Lyle Hemphill will probably add some new twists to confuse him and try to get him to make mistakes.

5. South Carolina (Nov. 7)

Why they could win: It’s in Columbia and the Aggies have gotten smacked around the last two times they’ve gone in. The Gamecocks will be looking for revenge after the humiliating collapse last year at Kyle Field. Their defensive line could be very, very good.

Why they won’t: Because the Aggies live rent free in their heads now after the second half of last year’s game. The Gamecocks running game is probably going to be weak again, and they’re replacing all five starters up front from a terrible line last season.

6. Tennessee (Nov. 14)

Why they could win: If they can find an effective quarterback, their offense will be really good again.

Why they won’t: It’s at Kyle Field and their defense, which was terrible last year, has been totally overhauled but may not be that good again.

7. Missouri (Oct. 10)

Why they could win: It’s in CoMo. They will have an elite running game if everyone’s healthy. 

Why they won’t: It’s an early game and A&M should be able to simply out-talent them.

8. Arizona State (Sept. 12)

Why they could win: Because they have a totally different team and that may make them a lot tougher to prepare for.

Why they won’t: It’s at Kyle Field. They have a totally different team and this is in week two, so they may not have meshed yet. And A&M should be flat-out better anyway.

9. Kentucky (Sept. 19)

Why they could win: They should have a better running game and have some potential at receiver. Maybe new quarterback Kenny Minchey is good.

Why they won’t: Kyle Field, early in the year and they don’t have the talent.

10. Arkansas (Oct. 3)

Why they could win: Arkansas always finds a way to keep games with A&M close and they had an explosive offense in 2025.

Why they won’t: They keep them close. They don’t win, and this game is at Kyle Field. The Razorbacks have undergone a complete overhaul — but that doesn’t mean they’re a whole lot better than they were last year.

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