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Rueben Owens II’s 44-yard burst opened the second half with promise, but red-zone penalties and a missed 30-yard field goal left Texas A&M scoreless in the end zone during a 17-9 loss to South Carolina.
Noah Mikhail’s clearance and Ashton Bethel-Roman’s absence simplify Texas A&M’s plan at South Carolina, but KJ Edwards remains the unresolved call tied to its leading rusher.
The Aggies won 62–51 at Reed Arena behind Emerald Parker and Kailyn Gilbert, but 21 turnovers gave Louisiana a route back into the game.
Noah Mikhail’s move to probable improves Texas A&M’s linebacker picture, while Ashton Bethel-Roman’s new questionable designation adds uncertainty at receiver before South Carolina.
KJ Edwards’ questionable designation leaves Texas A&M preparing around uncertainty, while Mario Craver’s clean status gives the Aggies a firmer starting point at receiver.
The first College Football Playoff rankings left Texas A&M outside the top 25, as expected at 4-4. Their sharper message is the schedule split: a 4-1 home record against an 0-3 road mark, with No. 21 South Carolina next.
Damarion Dennis scored 22 points as Texas Tech dismantled Jackson State in a 76-42 victory at United Supermarkets Arena on Monday.
The Explorers struggled offensively against the Cougars, who took a 43-23 half lead. Kam Burton led La Salle with 15 points, but Houston's defense and Dedan Thomas Jr.'s play proved too much.
The 4-4 Aggies open a closing run of South Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas on Saturday in Columbia, where Mike Elko's team will try for its first road win of the season.
The Cougars opened the season with a 59-109 loss to the Longhorns on Monday. Will Lovings-Watts led Chicago State with 13 points, while Matas Vokietaitis scored 22 for Texas.
Jaden Craig scored the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter as the Horned Frogs overcame an early deficit to defeat the Jayhawks 22-16 on Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
No. 22 Arizona’s high-powered offense could not overcome a determined Texas Tech defense at Galaxy Stadium, falling 34-26 on Saturday night.
Mississippi State struggled against a high-powered Texas offense, managing only three points while arch Manning threw for three touchdowns in the 31-3 victory.
The UCF Knights hosted the Baylor Bears at Acrisure Bounce House on Friday, October 30, 2026. Despite a solid rushing effort from Rocco Marriott and passing yards from Alonza Barnett III, UCF could not overcome DJ Lagway's four touchdown passes.
Devon Dampier’s dual-threat performance powered a fourth-quarter surge that snapped Houston’s winning streak. The Utes remain 7-0 after holding off the Cougars 21-13 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Marcel Reed and the Aggies recovered from an ugly opening and led Alabama 20-17, but three consecutive fourth-quarter three-and-outs left the door open for Keelon Russell and Fatutoa Henry to finish a 31-20 Crimson Tide victory.
Texas A&M gained possible help at receiver, defensive tackle, linebacker and left guard before visiting Alabama, though the Aggies still face major absences and a formidable Crimson Tide front.
Texas A&M seeks its first SEC win at 3 p.m. Central, with the meet available on SEC Network+.
Two early goals gave the Aggies a cushion, but Missouri scored on both sides of halftime to complete a 3–2 comeback.
Fatutoa Henry is now probable for Alabama, but his modest production and the Crimson Tide’s team-wide run defense leave Texas A&M with the same unglamorous assignment: block the front that plays.
Mario Craver, three front-seven players and lineman Trovon Baugh are questionable, leaving Texas A&M to prepare for several distinct personnel scenarios before visiting Alabama.
