On its face, Texas A&M's 2026 football schedule provides the Aggies a clear path to making it back to the College Football Playoff.

The Hurricanes and Aggies will play their first-ever playoff game at Kyle Field on Dec. 20. But the kickoff will be at 11 a.m. local time, leading many to wonder if the atmosphere will be calmer

The Miami Hurricanes have made the College Football Playoff and will head to College Station to face the Texas A&M Aggies. The Aggies finished the 2025 season 11-1 ( 7-1 in the SEC) with wins over Notre Dame, Florida, Missouri and LSU. The Aggies were left out of the SEC Championship Game after a rivalry weekend loss to the Texas Longhorns.

With the Aggies gearing up for a College Football Playoff game next weekend, more than 100,000 visitors are expected to pack Aggieland — and that means a major weekend for local businesses.

Marcel Reed, who led Montgomery Bell Academy to three TSSAA football runner-up finishes in four years, will pass on the 2026 NFL Draft and return to Texas A&M in 2026.

Texas A&M has officially named Lyle Hemphill defensive coordinator, ensuring continuity after Jay Bateman’s departure to Kentucky.

Appearing on "The Stephen A. Smith Show," Ohio State football coach Ryan Day discussed the state of the College Football Playoff.