The Texas A&M Aggies return to Kyle Field on Saturday looking to get back on track when they host The Citadel Bulldogs in their final non-conference game of the 2026 season.

Texas A&M enters the matchup at 3-3 overall and 1-3 in SEC play following a disappointing 27-6 loss to Missouri last weekend. After opening the season with consecutive victories, the Aggies have struggled to maintain that momentum, making Saturday's contest an important opportunity to regain confidence before returning to conference action.

The Citadel arrives in College Station with a 2-4 record and an 0-3 mark in Southern Conference play. Although the Bulldogs present a different challenge than Texas A&M's recent SEC opponents, the Aggies will need to take care of business and avoid looking ahead to next weekend's showdown with Alabama.

How to Watch Texas A&M vs. The Citadel

  • Who: Texas A&M Aggies (3-3) vs. The Citadel Bulldogs (2-4)
  • What: Week 7 college football matchup
  • When: Saturday, October 17, at noon CT
  • Where: Kyle Field in College Station, Texas
  • TV/Streaming: SEC Network+

Saturday's matchup marks just the second meeting between the programs. Texas A&M won the previous encounter, defeating The Citadel 35-3 on September 2, 2006. The Aggies will look to produce a similarly convincing result nearly two decades later.

Betting Odds via DraftKings

Texas A&M enters the weekend as a heavy favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the available betting lines.

  • Spread: Texas A&M -45.5 (-110); The Citadel +45.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 56.5 points
  • Moneyline: N/A

The Aggies are expected to control the matchup, but covering a spread of more than six touchdowns presents a different challenge than simply earning a victory. Texas A&M will need to sustain its offensive production while limiting the Bulldogs' opportunities to remain competitive.

Odds are subject to change before kickoff.

What to Watch for Against The Citadel

For head coach Mike Elko, Saturday provides an opportunity to address some of the issues that have plagued the Aggies during their recent stretch of conference games. Texas A&M managed just six points against Missouri, making offensive improvement a priority heading into the weekend.

The Aggies will also want to establish consistency on both sides of the football. A strong performance could help build momentum before the team travels to face Alabama on October 24.

The Citadel, meanwhile, will attempt to take advantage of its opportunity against an SEC opponent. The Bulldogs have struggled in conference play, but a matchup at Kyle Field offers valuable experience against a Power Four program.

Ultimately, Texas A&M has the talent advantage and home-field support. The challenge will be translating those advantages into a complete performance and giving the Aggies a much-needed boost heading into the second half of their schedule.

Source: Yahoo Sports