Texas A&M at Alabama - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Texas A&M Aggies at Alabama Crimson Tide

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Saturday, October 24th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Bryant Denny Stadium - Tuscaloosa, AL  (SEC)

 
Aggies (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Mike Elko (8 - 4)
Avg Score : 34 - 21 (38 - 30 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.3 - 2.7 (#11)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 6) (Good: 1) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 1)
ALA is playing their 8th straight game
TA&M is playing their 8th straight game
Our Line: Texas A&M -2  (SP+ TA&M -6)
Projected Score: TA&M: 29 - ALA: 27 (56)
TA&M Win prob: 55% | Cover: 50%
TA&M Travel: 546 miles
Crimson Tide (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Kalen DeBoer (20 - 8)
Avg Score : 30 - 19 (39 - 11 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.4 - 3.6 (#22)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 4) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
 
Texas A&M's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Texas A&M vs Missouri State-35.5
Sat 9/12 Texas A&M vs Arizona State-20
Sat 9/19 Texas A&M vs Kentucky-22.5
Sat 9/26 Texas A&M at LSU-2.5
Sat 10/3 Texas A&M vs Arkansas-21.5
Sat 10/10 Texas A&M at Missouri-2.5
Sat 10/17 Texas A&M vs The Citadel-47.5
Sat 10/24 Texas A&M at Alabama-2
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/7 Texas A&M at South Carolina-12.5
Sat 11/14 Texas A&M vs Tennessee-8
Sat 11/21 Texas A&M at Oklahoma+1
Fri 11/27 Texas A&M vs Texas-4

Total: Elite: 6, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 6, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Texas A&M's Schedule
Alabama's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Alabama vs East Carolina-16
Sat 9/12 Alabama at Kentucky-12.5
Sat 9/19 Alabama vs Florida State-13.5
Sat 9/26 Alabama vs South Carolina-12.5
Sat 10/3 Alabama at Mississippi State-12.5
Sat 10/10 Alabama vs Georgia+5
Sat 10/17 Alabama at Tennessee+2
Sat 10/24 Alabama vs Texas A&M+2
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/7 Alabama at LSU+2
Sat 11/14 Alabama at Vanderbilt-0.5
Sat 11/21 Alabama vs Chattanooga-42.5
Sat 11/28 Alabama vs Auburn-6.5

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 4, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 0
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 4, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Alabama's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
TA&M#29 (.24)46% (28)33.847% (35)3.16 (30)18546% (27)2604.14 (33)#55 (.13)34% (5)2136% (9)33% (5)3.91 (95)60.71.50.8
ALA#48 (.2)43% (62)29.540% (103)2.73 (109)10445% (33)2644.04 (38)#27 (.08)38% (23)19.239% (31)38% (33)3.65 (66)39.40.91.3
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
TA&M0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
ALA0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
TA&M Offense1333.83846.1%4.141.5234451852604.952%47%47%46%11%.24
ALA Defense1519.211.437.9%3.651.3 - - - - - 50%48%39%38%18%.08
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
TA&M Defense132130.234.1%3.910.8 - - - - - 46%52%36%33%21%.13
ALA Offense1529.539.342.7%4.040.9203681042643.443%56%40%45%14%.2

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Texas A&M1332:3022.541%71%7.260.71.50.88.53.3232.5
Alabama1531:3420.342%61%4.539.40.91.35.72.2330.3
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
TA&M Offense1352% (49)47% (35)38.11854.928 (36).16 (47)3.16 (30)75% (47)6% (1)0.93 (83)
ALA Defense1550% (74)39% (31) - - - - .1 (66)2.81 (53)75% (101)11% (19)1 (91)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
TA&M Defense1346% (25)36% (9) - - - - .15 (96)2.67 (26)75% (97)16% (3)1.29 (136)
ALA Offense1543% (118)40% (103)31104.23.421 (99).02 (115)2.73 (109)67% (100)8% (33)0.83 (122)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
TA&M Offense1347% (84)46% (27)19.131.4259.88.313.626 (22)14 (60).38 (26)1.5 (66)29% (30)29% (82).28 (75)5% (39)2 (67)
ALA Defense1548% (60)38% (33) - - - - - - 11 (31).11 (17)1.5 (50)35% (19)28% (46).25 (53)6% (47)2 (72)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
TA&M Defense1352% (118)33% (5) - - - - - - 3 (123).1 (13)1.6 (91)39% (2)23% (4).22 (34)6% (75)2.3 (132)
ALA Offense1556% (15)45% (33)22.934.9263.57.611.532 (2)5 (3).35 (37)1.6 (54)30% (49)33% (30).4 (29)5% (42)2 (72)

Texas A&M's Power Ratings
Texas A&M's Power Rating: 27.01  #10
Texas A&M's Offense Rating: 23.64  #13
Texas A&M's Defense Rating: 1.28  #8
2026 Talent Rating: 1128.00  #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 64%  #5
Texas A&M's 2026 Expected Record: 9.3 - 2.7
Texas A&M's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 20.7  #9
Texas A&M's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.0  #11
Texas A&M's Defense SP+ Rating: 16.4  #14

Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 996.13
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9

Power Ratings Matchup
Texas A&M: 27.01   Alabama: 21.7

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Texas A&M: 20.7   Alabama: 14.8




Alabama's Power Ratings
Alabama's Power Rating: 21.7  #15
Alabama's Offense Rating: 20.84  #19
Alabama's Defense Rating: 2.24  #12
2026 Talent Rating: 1052.00  #8
Blue Chip Ratio: 60  #6
Alabama's 2026 Expected Record: 8.4 - 3.6
Alabama's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 14.8  #20
Alabama's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.2  #36
Alabama's Defense SP+ Rating: 16.1  #11

Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 996.13
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9


Texas A&M Scoring
Offense: 33.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 38
Defense: 21 PPG
Defense on Road: 30.2

Texas A&M's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Texas A&M 29
Alabama 27

Projected Total Points: 56
Alabama Scoring
Offense: 29.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 39.3
Defense: 19.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 11.4

Alabama's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202310/07Texas A&M20Alabama26Alabama -2.5Alabama45.0Over
202210/08Alabama24Texas A&M20Alabama -24Texas A&M48.0Under
202110/09Texas A&M41Alabama38Alabama -18.5Texas A&M50.5Over
202010/03Alabama52Texas A&M24Alabama -18Alabama54.0Over
201910/12Texas A&M28Alabama47Alabama -17Alabama61.0Over
201809/22Alabama45Texas A&M23Alabama -24Texas A&M58.5Over
201710/07Texas A&M19Alabama27Alabama -26.5Texas A&M56.5Under
201610/22Alabama33Texas A&M14Alabama -16.5Alabama59.0Under
201510/17Texas A&M23Alabama41Alabama -3Alabama54.5Over
201410/18Alabama59Texas A&M0Alabama -12Alabama0
201309/14Texas A&M42Alabama49Alabama -7NA0
201211/10Alabama24Texas A&M29
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Alabama1066 Overs
Texas A&M243 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams6 - 65 - 53 - 22 - 3
Road Teams6 - 65 - 53 - 22 - 3

(#10) TA&M at (#15) ALA
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatTA&MALA
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #10 #15
SP+SP+ #9 #20
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #4 #8
Blue ChipsBC% #5 #6
Texas A&M Notes
(2/17) Vibes: Unclear, battered Aggie syndrome is real
(2/12) Had 13 players make the NFL combine from ‘25
(1/28) Elko had to restaff losing OC, replaced DC
(1/28) QB Reed back after big jump LY, can he rise again?
(1/28) RB Owens back, faded LY. Depth inexp'd/talented
(1/28) WR great w Craver & B-Roman, Horton huge add
(1/28) OL rebuild (1 back) 4 big portal adds. Still a ?
(1/28) DL rebuild w 5 portal adds. Good looking unit
(1/28) LB rebuild w 2 portals. Depth inexp but talented
(1/28) DBs return 3/4, must find CB depth/rotation
Texas A&M Injury Report
Alabama Notes
(2/14) Vibes: Shaky, '25 finish, new reality, talent down
(3/4) DBs one of the best units in CFB, deep & talented
(2/7) Least hyped Bama team since before Saban
(1/28) Lost 19 portals that went to P4 schools
(1/28) DeBoer a really good coach, is that enough?
(1/28) QB battle? Austin Mack vs phenom Keelon Russell
(1/28) RBs bad LY, lots of talent but no portal adds?
(1/28) WR L Brooks came on LY, Williams? Rogers added
(1/28) OL only 2 clear starters, 5/6 portal adds inexp'd
(1/28) Portal on lines: IN: 2 OL+5 DL, OUT: 7 OL+6 DL
(1/28) Portaled DTs w good exp but LB's/DE's needed
Alabama Injury Report
Texas A&M on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 53%
CategoryCat
TA&M OffALA Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #28 #23
ExplosiveExp #81 #61
PPAPPA #29 #27
PowerPwr #13 #12
SP+SP+ #11 #11
Pts POPPO #33 #66
HavocHav #5 #26
Texas A&M Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 53%
CategoryCat
TA&M OffALA Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #35 #31
Run ExplRExp #83 #91
PPAExp #47 #66
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #30 #53
Stuff RateStuff #28 #66
TackleTak - NR
Texas A&M Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 53%
CategoryCat
TA&M OffALA Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #27 #33
Pass ExplPExl #66 #50
PPAExp #26 #17
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #1 #19
DB HavocDB #39 #47
Alabama on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 43%
CategoryCatALA OffTA&M Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #62 #5
ExplosiveExp #50 #135
PPAPPA #48 #55
PowerPwr #19 #8
SP+SP+ #36 #14
Pts POPPO #38 #95
HavocHav #39 #4
Alabama Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 43%
CategoryCat
ALA OffTA&M Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #103 #9
Run ExplRExp #122 #136
PPAExp #115 #96
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #109 #26
Stuff RateStuff #109 #39
TackleTak - NR
Alabama Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 55%, Run: 43%
CategoryCatALA OffTA&M Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #33 #5
Pass ExplPExl #54 #91
PPAExp #37 #13
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #33 #3
DB HavocDB #42 #75
Program Comparison
ALA 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'26 Profile: Down to Top 25 Contenders

TA&M 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'26 Profile: Up to Title Contenders

Weather Forecast
Playing in Bryant Denny Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Alabama beat Texas A&M in 2023 (26-20)

  
TA&M's OC Holmon Wiggins (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Marcel Reed23437762%316925128.4
Brady Hart51050%62006.2
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Rueben Owens11963955.457
Marcel Reed10449364.746
Jamarion Morrow4318214.223
Mario Craver118117.428
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Mario Craver58911415.786
Isaiah Horton (Tr)42511812.237
Ashton Bethel-Roman24503521.076
Houston Thomas (Tr)34347210.232

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TA&M's DC Lyle Hemphill (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ray Coney (Tr)1287242
Tawfiq Byard (Tr)788114
Marcus Ratcliffe663023
Dalton Brooks616331
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ryan Henderson (Tr)219741
Daymion Sanford5710432
Anto Saka (Tr)134320
Dalton Brooks616331
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dezz Ricks261005
Tawfiq Byard (Tr)788114
Marcus Ratcliffe663023

ALA's OC Ryan Grubb (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Austin Mack243275%228207.1
Keelon Russell111573%143209.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Daniel Hill7528463.830
Kevin Riley5922423.822
AK Dear1914037.456
Austin Mack92212.420
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Ryan Williams49689414.175
Lotzeir Brooks32441213.853
Noah Rogers (Tr)31413213.348
Daniel Hill2820317.341

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ALA's DC Kane Wommack (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brayson Hubbard745218
Caleb Woodson (Tr)573011
Yhonzae Pierre5215881
Keon Sabb523213
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Yhonzae Pierre5215881
Devan Thompkins (Tr)307312
Brayson Hubbard745218
Keon Sabb523213
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brayson Hubbard745218
Zabien Brown393006
Dijon Lee Jr.325005