Michael Bratton Said Texas A&M Is Kicking Off 10-0 And Fans Will STILL RAGE, What?
Alright, hold onto your hats, Seattle, because the offseason takes are getting WILD. An SEC football analyst, Michael Bratton from That SEC Podcast, just dropped his 2026 Texas A&M schedule prediction, and holy moly, it’s got me scratching my head! He’s out here saying the Texas Longhorns, *our rivals from back in the day*, are going to finish a shocking 6-6. Six and six! That includes a road loss to the Aggies at the end of the regular season. Look, I’m not buying the Longhorns getting less than nine or ten wins, no way. But A&M, man, their season outlook is a whole different beast. This is gonna be a rollercoaster!
The Aggies Are Not Your Grandpa's Team Anymore
You want to talk about turnover? Texas A&M saw a record 10 players get scooped up in the 2026 NFL Draft. That’s a massive hit! But third-year coach Mike Elko and his staff haven't been sitting around. They hauled in 17 players from the transfer portal and secured 26 signees from the 2026 recruiting class. That’s some serious rebuilding, right? On the flip side, they are bringing back 65% of their 2025 roster, which is huge for continuity. It's a brand new squad, and who knows what we're gonna see on the field.
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Reed's Redemption and O-Line's Big Test
The man leading the charge is starting quarterback Marcel Reed, heading into his second full season. Last year, he put up some serious numbers: a career-high 3,169 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. According to his interview with On3 writer Pete Nakos, Reed is locked in, totally focused on getting his accuracy and touch dialed in, and cutting out those mental mistakes. That’s what you want to hear from your signal-caller! On defense, their deep secondary and revamped defensive line are looking like the real deal, definitely primary strengths. The unit to watch though? That offensive line. With four new starters, it’s going to be the toughest challenge yet for third-year O-line coach Adam Cushing. If those big boys upfront can gel early, Marcel Reed has some serious firepower with a deep wide receiver rotation led by junior Mario Craver, and now including Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton. Plus, new OC Holmon Wiggins wants a balanced offense, which means that O-line needs to get their run-blocking game together for running backs Ruben Owens and Jamarion Morrow to become a legit 1-2 punch. The whole season could ride on this unit.
10-0 and Still Mad? What Even Is That?!
Now, let’s get back to Bratton’s wild prediction for the Aggies. He’s got them starting the season HOT, ripping off 10 straight wins! Can you believe it? But then, he says they drop their last two games, losing to Oklahoma on the road and Texas at home. A 10-2 record would absolutely secure a College Football Playoff berth, no doubt. But here’s the kicker, folks: Bratton thinks the fanbase won’t even be excited if they lose to Texas for the third consecutive year! Seriously? Getting into the CFP and still being ticked off? That's next level fan angst. Myself, I'm thinking A&M is probably going 10-2 or 9-3 at worst. But that’s gonna depend on Reed’s consistency and if that run defense, which got absolutely gashed by Texas and Miami in the CFP last season, can tighten things up. The stakes are sky-high, and I can't wait to see if this team can put it all together. You gonna be watching? I know I am!
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