Texas A&M Climbs to 3rd Spot in AP Poll Rankings
The Texas A&M football team has achieved a significant milestone by climbing to No. 3 in the AP Poll rankings. This marks the first time the Aggies have been in the top three since 1995.
Recent Victory Boosts Ranking
On Saturday, Texas A&M secured a thrilling 45-42 victory against Arkansas at Razorback Stadium. This win, coupled with the loss of previous No. 3 Miami to Louisville, propelled the Aggies up the rankings.
Historical Context
- Texas A&M began the 1995 season ranked No. 3 and held that position for five weeks.
- The last time A&M moved into the No. 3 ranking during the season was on November 10, 1975.
Current Rankings and Team Performance
Texas A&M is currently the highest-ranked team in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and is one of only six teams nationally with an unblemished record. The Aggies’ current record stands at 7-0, marking their best start since 1994.
In the latest USA Today Coaches Poll, Texas A&M also sits at No. 3, following No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, both with identical 7-0 records.
Competition in the SEC
Five SEC teams are within the top 10 of the rankings:
- No. 3 Texas A&M (7-0)
- No. 4 Alabama (6-1)
- No. 5 Georgia (6-1)
- No. 8 Ole Miss (6-1)
- No. 10 Vanderbilt (6-1)
With the ongoing season full of upsets, only Ohio State successfully maintained its ranking without change. Texas A&M will face No. 20 LSU next Saturday, followed by ranked matchups against No. 15 Missouri and No. 22 Texas.
