Texas A&M Football: 2025 Aggies Season Preview and Prediction
Texas A&M Football: 2025 Aggies Season Preview and Prediction originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Texas A&M is typically good but not great. They've averaged eight victories since joining the SEC in 2012. Last season, their first under coach Mike Elko, they were 8-5. This year could be better if Reed continues to progress and personnel holes are adequately patched. But major defensive improvement is needed to break out of the eight-win rut.
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Texas A&M 2025 Season Preview and Prediction
Previewing Texas A&M's Offense for 2025
Guess the highest-scoring SEC team in conference games last season: It was Texas A&M. That may be surprising, but the Aggies averaged 29.4 points in SEC play and exceeded 30 points in five of eight conference games. They could be even better in 2025. That will depend largely on sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed, who showed promise in passing for 1,864 yards and rushing for 543 last season.
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Transfer receivers KC Concepcion (NC State) and Mario Craver (Mississippi State) add much-needed speed. The Aggies also welcome the return of All-SEC running back Le'Veon Moss, who rushed for 765 yards despite missing all or most of five games because of injury.
A&M's offensive line should be among the best in the conference, maybe even the nation. Tackle Trey Zuhn III has all-conference credentials. Guards Chase Bisontis and Ar'maj Reed-Adams should also contend for postseason accolades. Center Mark Nabou Jr. is back after missing almost all of last season because of a torn ACL.
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Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Previewing Texas A&M's Defense for 2025
After squandering a 17-point lead in a Las Vegas Bowl loss to USC, A&M head coach Mike Elko ranted about failed zone coverage, poor tackling and overall defensive futility. Once a premier defensive coordinator, Elko will resume calling that side of the ball. Still, a lot needs correcting, especially in the pass defense, which ranked 13th in the SEC.
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All-SEC cornerback Will Lee III and nickelback Tyreek Chappell, also back from injury, are dependable. Transfers Jordan Shaw (Washington) and Julian Humphrey (Georgia) could upgrade coverage.
The pass rush is also a concern. Defensive end Cashius Howell had four sacks last season. Nobody else on the roster had more than 2.5.
Run defense is an issue, too. A&M allowed more runs of at least 20 yards (19) than any other team in the SEC. Linebackers Taurean York and Scooby Williams are solid, but improvement is needed.
Aggies coach Mike Elko | Jake Crandall-Imagn Images
Previewing Texas A&M's Specialists for 2025
Groza Award semifinalist Randy Bond converted 83.3% of his field-goal attempts (20-of-24) in 2024. He's made 59 field goals in his career and has hit from 55 yards. Punter Tyler White has a big leg but needs to be more consistent. Sophomore Terry Bussey has vast potential on kick returns. Kick coverage must improve.
National Ranking: 19
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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