Here's Where The Aggies Stand In The Playoff Race Midway Through The Season

After six weeks of college football, here is where CBS Sports, ESPN and On3 see Texas A&M falling in bowl games or the College Football Playoff.
Aug 30, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back EJ Smith (22) and Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) celebrate a touchdown during the second half against the UTSA Roadrunners at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Sean Thomas-Imagn Images
Aug 30, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back EJ Smith (22) and Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) celebrate a touchdown during the second half against the UTSA Roadrunners at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Sean Thomas-Imagn Images | Sean Thomas-Imagn Images

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After six weeks of Texas A&M football, the talk about the postseason comes into play as to where the Aggies will land in a bowl game or even the College Football Playoff. With the Aggies sitting at 6-0, including three Southeastern Conference wins, many outlets believe that this A&M team is the real deal.

With the CFP extending to 12 teams last season after it only showcased the top four teams for many years before, it gives teams a chance to fight and secure a spot in the bracket. With the Aggies being one of the front-runners in the SEC thus far, they could even get a bye as the SEC champion.

After Week 6, here is where three major news outlets believe the Aggies could fall in the postseason as they race for a National Championship.

CBS Sports

Texas A&M Marcel Ree
Oct 4, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

CBS Sports currently favors Alabama as the SEC champion after they have bounced back from a season-opening loss against Florida State. Since then, the Tide has won five straight games, including statement wins over then-No. 4 Georgia, then-No. 16 Vanderbilt, and then-No. 14 Missouri.

After six wins in six games for A&M, CBS has the Aggies as the eighth seed in the CFP, since they have to go on the road to play two currently Top 25-ranked teams at LSU and Missouri. If the Aggies do secure the eighth seed, they will play in front of the 12th Man at Kyle Field for the first round of the playoff.

ESPN

Texas A&M Mario Crave
Oct 4, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

According to ESPN, they have the Aggies as the overall fourth team in the CFP, meaning the Aggies would get a bye as they would be the SEC champions. Texas A&M and Ole Miss are the last two undefeated teams in the conference, as they both make a case for the SEC champion.

ESPN states that the Aggies entered Saturday ranked No. 1 in ESPN's Strength of Record metric-- above the two top two teams in the AP Poll in Ohio State and Miami.

On3

Texas A&M KC Concepcio
Oct 4, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Alike CBS, On3 has the Aggies has the eighth seed in the CFP, facing off against USC in the first round that would take place in College Station, TX. So far this season, the Aggies have been perfect at home as they have posted a 5-0 record, with their other win being on the road at Notre Dame.

With this, the Aggies are about to head on the road for three straight SEC games against Arkansas, LSU and Missouri, all tough environments to play in.


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Olivia Sims
OLIVIA SIMS

Olivia Sims is an ambitious writer covering for Texas A&M Aggies on SI. Olivia is a junior communications student at Texas A&M, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree and a certificate in social media. Olivia was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, into a diehard sports family where she grew up going to Spring Training for baseball each year and spending endless Saturdays on the couch watching college football. Her love for covering A&M athletics comes from the dedicated sports fan she is, as well as the love and respect she has for A&M as a whole.