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Aggies Eye CFP Berth Despite Late-Season Loss
7 Dec
Summary
- Texas A&M earned a College Football Playoff bid after an 11-1 regular season.
- Quarterback Marcel Reed had a career year with 2,932 yards and 25 touchdowns.
- The CFP Selection Committee ranked the Aggies No. 7 despite their strong season.
Texas A&M has clinched its first College Football Playoff invitation, capping a remarkable regular season with an 11-1 record. Despite a recent 27-17 loss to rival Texas on Black Friday, the Aggies' overall performance, bolstered by quarterback Marcel Reed's career-best 2,932 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, secured their spot.
While the CFP Selection Committee ranked them seventh, reflecting a drop after their loss to a ranked opponent, the Aggies' eleven consecutive wins earlier in the season were crucial. This strong showing exceeded many preseason expectations, which had predicted a less successful campaign.
Fans eagerly await the final CFP rankings release on Sunday, December 7, at 11 a.m. CST on ESPN. The Aggies will discover their first-round opponent for the playoff games scheduled to begin in less than two weeks, marking a significant achievement after finishing 8-5 last season.
