After a stellar 2025 season with a senior-laden squad, Texas A&M football is moving into the third year of the Elko era in a very strong position— but that hasn't stopped naysayers from nitpicking last year's results. You'll find no shortage of people claiming that last year's 11-win record was a fluke and the Aggies were more a result of schedule than their own quality.
That is a foolish point, of course, as the Aggies ended with one of the top strengths of record in any metric you care to mention. The common idea, though, is that the Aggies are bound to take a step back in 2026 thanks to roster turnover and a tougher slate.