What does Texas A&M need to reach the SEC championship game? Here’s how the Aggies can qualify.
Can the Aggies go to the SEC championship game?
As the college football season wraps up, one of the most anticipated matchups is the Texas A&M vs. Texas game, reigniting a fierce in-state rivalry. This matchup not only carries bragging rights—rooted in a rivalry that began in 1894 and hasn’t been played since 2011—but also offers a chance to qualify for the SEC championship and potentially a spot in the College Football Playoff.
This season has been fairly strong for the Aggies, entering their final game with an 8-3 record, highlighted by a notable victory over No. 24 Missouri. Despite a resume that’s not exceptionally impressive, securing an automatic SEC berth might be the only way for Texas A&M to make it to the 12-team playoff field, but it’s still very much within reach.
What’s needed for Texas A&M to qualify for the SEC championship?
It’s straightforward: a win guarantees Texas A&M’s spot.
If Texas A&M can defeat Texas, they will secure a place in the SEC championship. A victory would bring their record to 6-2, tying them with Texas and Georgia. Although Texas A&M and Georgia didn’t face each other, both managed to defeat Texas, giving Texas A&M the tiebreaker advantage. If Tennessee also wins against Vanderbilt, they would join the 6-2 teams, but Texas A&M could still advance due to having the highest cumulative winning percentage among all conference opponents.
What if Texas A&M loses to Texas?
A loss to Texas would disqualify Texas A&M from advancing to the SEC championship game, eliminating them from contention for the College Football Playoff as well.
Should Texas win, they would conclude the season at the top of the SEC standings with a record of 7-1 and secure a place in the conference championship game. Georgia has already locked in their spot in the SEC title game, unaffected by the outcomes of the Texas A&M vs. Texas or Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt games.
When will Texas play Texas A&M?
The Texas vs. Texas A&M game is set for Saturday, November 30, at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
