Now heading into Week 7 of the season, the landscape is beginning to take shape among the middle-tier programs. At the same time, the top 10 teams continue to solidify their claims for a coveted spot in the College Football Playoff.
Technically, it’s still premature to lock anyone into the CFP, but we’re starting to get a clearer picture of those squads that stumbled early and what they must do to re-enter the conversation. Take Notre Dame, for instance. They dropped two early contests to Miami and Texas A&M. However, their remaining schedule is highly favorable, and those two fiercely competitive losses are aging well with each passing week.
Texas A&M has been earning its accolades this season, but until it notches nine wins, skeptics will continue to label it as nothing more than an 8–4 team. Honestly, it’s hard to fault that perspective. We’ve seen this narrative before: A&M limping into a low-stakes bowl game with half the roster opting out. The difference this time is that the Aggies resemble a bona fide SEC contender, anchored by a culture of accountability. Coach Mike Elko’s tenure is still in its early stages, but the trajectory is undeniably promising.
USA Today – Texas Bowl
Texas A&M vs Utah
CBS Sports – College Football Playoff (1st round)
Texas A&M vs Georgia
Athlon Sports – College Football Playoff (1st round)
Texas A&M vs Tennessee
ESPN – College Football Playoff (1st round)
Bonagura – Texas A&M vs Texas Tech
Schlabach – Texas A&M vs South Florida
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