Dec. 6, 2025, 4:53 p.m. CT<\/p>\n
Texas A&M<\/a> (11-1, 7-1 SEC) may have finished the 2025 regular season on a low note after losing to rival Texas (9-3, 6-2 SEC) 27-17 last Friday night, as the Aggies endured their first loss of the year at the worst time. Still, head coach Mike Elko<\/a> and his veteran team are locks for the College Football Playoff, but with Championship Weekend well underway, it’s still unclear where the Aggies will end up on Sunday morning.<\/p>\n However, things became much clearer after Texas Tech’s dominating 34-7 win over BYU in the Big 12 Championship Game: the No. 4-ranked Red Raiders<\/a> will likely stay at No. 4 or move up to No. 3, earning the first-round bye, while the Cougars are all but eliminated from CFP contention.<\/p>\n How does this affect<\/a> Texas A&M? If BYU had pulled off the upset, No. 10 Notre Dame would have been out, and the Aggies could have moved up a spot or two. Still, BYU proved it’s one of the worst 11-win teams in the bracket, and now solidifies that Texas A&M will stay at No. 7 and can only move down as far as No. 8, and will host a first-round game in Kyle Field.<\/p>\n Still, Texas A&M’s 15th-ranked strength of schedule and 3rd-ranked strength of record out-rank No. 6 Ole Miss in both categories, and CFP Selection Committee Chair Hunter Yurachek has yet to explain this choice.<\/p>\n Even if No. 9 Alabama defeats No. 3 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, which doesn’t seem likely heading into halftime, the Aggies are likely guaranteed to host a first-round game in Kyle Field.<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n The final CFP selection show will air at 11:00 a.m. on ESPN.<\/p>\n Contact\/Follow us\u00a0@AggiesWire<\/a>\u00a0on X\u00a0(formerly Twitter) and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions.\u00a0Follow Cameron on X:\u00a0@CameronOhnysty<\/a>.<\/p>\n