ESPN FPI projects Texas A&M to finish 7-5 after Week 3 loss

Aggies fell to No. 23 following 31-21 loss to Kentucky.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read

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What happened: Texas A&M is projected to finish the 2026 season with a 7-5 record according to the latest ESPN Football Power Index. The updated forecast follows the Aggies' 31-21 home defeat against Kentucky in Week 3.

Why it matters: The double-digit defeat marked the worst loss of head coach Mike Elko's three-year tenure and exposed vulnerabilities in the trenches, as the offensive line surrendered 18 pressures. Quarterback Marcel Reed struggled in SEC play, compounding concerns before the Aggies begin a difficult schedule stretch.

By the numbers: The ESPN FPI gives Texas A&M a 36.8% chance to defeat LSU this weekend and projects the Aggies as underdogs in four of their final nine games. Win probabilities dip to 29.8% for a road trip to Alabama and 26.7% against Texas later this season.

What to watch: Texas A&M travels to Baton Rouge to face LSU on Saturday night. Marcel Reed is expected to remain the starting quarterback.

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Yahoo CFB Sep 21, 10:18 AM ET

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ESPN FPI projects Texas A&M to finish 7-5 after Week 3 loss

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