A New Look on the Line
Texas A&M’s football program is set to rebuild its offensive line for the 2026 season after losing four starters from the 2025 College Football Playoff squad. The departures include Ar'maj Reed‑Adams, Trey Zuhn III, Chase Bisontis and Dametrious Crownover, all of whom contributed key snaps on the previous championship‑winning front.
Among the returning pieces, Mark Nabou Jr. stands out as the most experienced, having anchored the center position in the previous championship run, while Blake Ivy, Robert Bourdon and Lamont Rogers are also expected to contend for starting spots.
The Aggies have turned to the transfer portal to add depth, bringing in Tyree Adams, Wilkin Formby, Trovon Baugh and Coen Echols, each of whom brings prior starting experience from programs such as LSU, Alabama and South Carolina.
Coach Adam Cushing, who has overseen the line’s development for several years, has expressed confidence that the mixture of veteran transfers and home‑grown talent can gel quickly enough to sustain the offense’s productivity.
The challenge, however, lies in forging chemistry on the fly. With the departure of Ar'maj Reed‑Adams, Trey Zuhn III, Chase Bisontis and Dametrious Crownover, the unit must replace not only production but also the cohesion forged during the 11‑win season and playoff appearance.
If the new combination can click early, the Aggies hope to preserve the momentum that carried them to a 11‑win campaign and keep their playoff aspirations alive. Otherwise, the line’s struggles could reverberate throughout the schedule.