“Overrated” is a word that gets thrown around constantly these days, especially now that anyone with a social media account can publish a ranking, a list, or a hot take. With spring football wrapped and the 2027 season inching closer, preseason rankings are everywhere, and one question keeps resurfacing. Where should Texas A&M actually be ranked?
Anyone familiar with the Aggie fan base knows the dynamic well. A&M fans are hopeful, passionate, and deeply invested, but they also cringe when the Aggies land inside the preseason top 10. It’s not a lack of belief. It’s history. Too often, a strong season has been followed by a disappointing one, or early hype has fizzled by November.
This year, the situation is different. A&M is coming off an 11–2 season, its first ever College Football Playoff appearance, and a legitimate breakthrough under Mike Elko. But the finish matters. The Aggies went 0–2 to close the year, and the offense vanished when it mattered most. Combine that with an almost entirely rebuilt offensive and defensive line, two new coordinators, and a tougher schedule on paper, and it becomes reasonable to argue that A&M should open the year outside the top 10.
ESPN doesn’t see it that way. Neither do several national outlets. Many have the Aggies at No. 9, citing trust in Elko’s system and confidence in a top tier transfer class. It is a fair argument, but not a universal one. Enter College Football with Sam.
Sam’s stance is blunt. Texas A&M is the most overrated team heading into the 2026 season. His primary concern is offensive production, specifically whether the Aggies can score consistently enough to compete with the nation’s elite. Because of that, he doesn’t even place A&M inside his top 15.
Below, you can watch him lay out his full case for why he believes the Aggies are being propped up more by reputation and optimism than by proven, returning production.
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