A Historic Preseason Placement
Texas A&M enters the 2023 college football preseason rankings at No. 8, marking the program's highest AP preseason position during the Mike Elko era and the third occasion the Aggies have cracked the top ten since 2021.
The achievement underscores a steady upward trajectory for the team, which previously opened the 2022 season at No. 19 before climbing to No. 8 after an 11‑2 record that earned a College Football Playoff berth.
SEC Dominance and a Tough Schedule
The Aggies are one of nine Southeastern Conference schools represented in the AP Top 25, the most of any conference this year, reflecting the league's depth and competitiveness.
Texas A&M's slate includes matchups against several highly ranked rivals, such as No. 5 Texas, No. 9 Ole Miss, No. 10 Oklahoma, No. 11 LSU, No. 13 Alabama, No. 20 Tennessee and No. 25 Missouri, promising a demanding campaign.
The Role of the Associated Press
Compiled by the Associated Press, the preseason poll serves as a barometer for national expectations, and the Aggies' placement signals that analysts view the program as a formidable contender heading into the new season.