Texas A&M Aggies
· 2026-06-26
The Texas A&M Aggies will face the Alabama Crimson Tide on October 24, a crucial SEC conference matchup.
The Crimson Tide had a solid defense in the SEC last season, finishing in the top 10 in most defensive categories.
The Alabama defense finished with the No. 1 passing defense, which was also the ninth best in the country.
Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack will return to the program in 2026, bringing stability to the defense.
The biggest question mark for the Crimson Tide is who will be the quarterback under center to start the year.
Alabama has two likely candidates competing for the starting job: redshirt junior Austin Mack and redshirt freshman Keelon Russell.
Mack has the experience, but Russell has plenty of potential as a five-star prospect.
The Aggies will face the Crimson Tide after playing their next game against the Missouri State Bears on September 5, 2026.
The Crimson Tide struggled to run the football last season, making them highly dependent on their passing offense.
The Alabama passing offense had the No. 4 ranking in the SEC, averaging 263.53 yards per game and 11.52 yards per completion.
Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb will return for his second season, and the Crimson Tide will have returning wide receivers Ryan Coleman-Williams and Lotzeir Brooks.
The Aggies defense will face a challenge against the Crimson Tide's passing offense, especially if the quarterback situation is resolved.
The Texas A&M Aggies are preparing for their conference schedule, which includes the matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The Aggies will need to be ready for the tough test in Tuscaloosa, where they will play at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
The game will be a significant challenge for the Aggies, but they will have several weeks to prepare after their game against the Missouri State Bears.