It's now or never for Texas A&M (4-3, 1-3 SEC) to prove that, despite already losing three games in SEC play against ranked opponents, third-year coach Mike Elko's roster is much too talented not to compete over the next six weeks of regular season play, starting with No. 13 Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC) in Tuscaloosa on Saturday afternoon.

Texas A&M hasn't faced the Crimson Tide since the 2023 season, during Jimbo Fisher's final year as the Aggies' head coach, and has defeated the college football juggernauts only twice, in 2012 and 2021. However, this season is different: Alabama has lost consecutive games to Georgia and Tennessee, and sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell threw for under 200 yards in both losses.

The Aggies' lone win in SEC play came against Arkansas at home, led by an elite rushing attack that was replicated during last Saturday's 41-0 shutout win over The Citadel, as the rise of freshman running back KJ Edwards has provided us a sneak peek into the future, but most importantly, provides the offense a jolt of speed and athleticism.

For Texas A&M to have any legitimate shot at an upset, it starts in the trenches: it needs to run the ball well, and starting quarterback Marcel Reed must hit his high-percentage throws and keep using his legs when things break down in the pocket.

Texas A&M's 10th-ranked pass defense and anemic pass rush will face an Alabama offensive line that allows three sacks per game, giving the Aggies a chance to keep things close into the fourth quarter.

Follow along here for live coverage of Texas A&M vs. No. 13 Alabama, starting at 2:30 p.m. on ABC.

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SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report

07:20 AM ET, October 24 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Thursday’s update of the SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 8 matchup with No. 13 Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
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Texas A&M vs. Alabama predictions, picks, odds

07:15 AM ET, October 24 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Odds courtesy of BetMGM, based on the available listing for Friday, Oct. 23.

Prediction: Alabama 31, Texas A&M 17

  • Spread: Alabama by 13.5
  • Over/Under: 50.5
  • Moneyline: Texas A&M +450 / Alabama -600

Texas A&M vs. Alabama weather forecast

07:10 AM ET, October 24 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will be 75 degrees and sunny with a 0% chance of rain when Texas A&M vs. Alabama kicks off on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Texas A&M hasn't faced weather issues since the Aggies' sloppy conditions in their 34-7 win over Arkansas.

What channel is Texas A&M vs. Alabama on today?

07:05 AM ET, October 24 2026, Cameron Ohnysty

  • TV channel: ABC
  • Livestream: ESPN App, Fubo

ABC will televise the Texas A&M-Alabama game nationally in Week 8 of the 2026 college football season. Joe Tessitore will handle play-by-play duties, Jesse Palmer will serve as the analyst and Kris Budden will report from the sidelines.

Streaming options include the ESPN App with an eligible TV provider subscription and Fubo, which offers select live TV packages carrying ABC.

Texas A&M vs. Alabama time today

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 24
  • Start time: 2:30 p.m. CT
  • Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The Texas A&M-Alabama game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. CT in Tuscaloosa. Saturday's matchup is also Alabama's homecoming game.

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