Texas A&M, Iowa State Tied at 21st in Coaches Poll

Texas A&M will begin the 2025 college football season ranked No. 21 in the USA Today Coaches' Poll, tied with Iowa State, while Texas leads the poll at No. 1. The Aggies are coming off an 8-5 season and have six players on the SEC Preseason All-SEC teams, though edge rusher Cashius Howell was notably omitted from honors. Texas A&M also holds the No. 3 ranked 2026 recruiting class nationally, with ongoing efforts to secure key recruits against SEC rivals. The SEC continues to dominate the coaches' poll, placing nine teams in the top 25. Additionally, the Texas Longhorns are ranked No. 5 in the AVCA volleyball preseason poll and face a tough nonconference schedule. Both Texas A&M football and Texas volleyball enter their seasons with high expectations and considerable talent.