News Summary
The Texas A&M Aggies football team is looking to bounce back from a disappointing previous season. Head coach Mike Elko, now in his second year, aims to improve on the team’s 8-5 record. Predictions suggest a favorable schedule as they start the season strong, with key matchups against formidable opponents such as Notre Dame and LSU. Concurrently, the baseball program faces challenges as players enter the transfer portal and coaching changes occur. The Aggies hope to regroup and make a statement this season.
College Station, Texas – The Texas A&M Aggies football team is gearing up for the 2025 season with hopes of overcoming a disappointing 2024 performance, where they ended with an 8-5 record under head coach Mike Elko. Entering his second year, Elko aims to lead the Aggies to improved results following a season that saw them win only one of their last five games.
As the team looks ahead to the upcoming season, early predictions reveal a favorable schedule that could help establish momentum at the start. The Aggies are expected to begin their season with a win at home in their opening game, which could set a positive tone for the weeks to come. Following this, a week 2 matchup against an underdog opponent is also anticipated to result in another win, crucial for allowing younger players to gain valuable experience.
The Aggies will face their first major test against Notre Dame in Week 3. Coming off a recent national championship game loss to Ohio State, Notre Dame previously handed Elko his first loss at Texas A&M, making this game significant for both teams. Consolation comes as Texas A&M aims to maintain their momentum from the prior games, bolstered by returning contributors including their quarterback, running back, and offensive line.
Week 4 brings a matchup against Auburn, with their new head coach Hugh Freeze showing promise, yet the Aggies are still predicted to secure a victory. A home game in Week 5 against Mississippi State is anticipated to be a manageable contest, with expectations for a comfortable win. However, Week 6 presents a challenge as the Aggies will face the Florida Gators, led by quarterback DJ Lagway, where an upset could be on the table.
Further into the season, Texas A&M squares off against Arkansas in a historic rivalry game, with the Aggies expected to prevail. However, the rivalry will lead them to a tough road matchup against LSU in Week 8, where predictions lean towards a loss for Texas A&M in a hostile environment. A subsequent game in Week 9 against Missouri lines up favorably as the Aggies are anticipated to win, taking advantage of a decrease in strength from Missouri due to the departure of key players.
Continuing in the season, the Aggies will face South Carolina in week 10, seeking revenge for a loss experienced in the previous year, with predictions again favoring Texas A&M. A likely win against Samford in week 11 would help strengthen their confidence. However, the season finale against Texas is considered a difficult matchup, with the Longhorns viewed as favorites, leading to expectations of a challenging game for the Aggies.
In parallel sports news, junior right-handed pitcher Kyrin LeBlanc has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after an unremarkable tenure this year, not making any appearances in the 2025 baseball season. Despite a strong junior college career before transferring to Texas A&M, LeBlanc’s time with the Aggies has not yielded the expected results. The baseball team itself has been facing challenges, as evidenced by the retention of head coach Michael Earley, who will stay on despite the team’s failure to qualify for the NCAA Tournament.
Amid these struggles, changes in the baseball coaching staff are underway, as fielding coach Will Fox was recently let go due to underperformance. The team faces uncertainty with player movements as the transfer portal period is now open, which could significantly affect their roster for future seasons.
As the 2025 season approaches, all eyes will be on the Aggies as they aim to regroup and make a statement following last year’s struggles, while also navigating challenges in their baseball program.
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Additional Resources
- On3: Texas A&M 2025 Win Total Outlook
- Wikipedia: Texas A&M Aggies Football
- Aggies Wire: 2025 Transfer Portal Tracker
- Google Search: Texas A&M Aggies
- 12th Man: Aggie Soccer Academic Excellence
- Google Scholar: Texas A&M Soccer
- Statesman: Texas A&M Baseball Season Grades
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas A&M Baseball
- Sports Illustrated: First Aggie in Transfer Portal
- Google News: Texas A&M Aggies Transfer Portal
