The Texas A&M football team has been on the outside looking in at the College Football Playoff since its inception.
However, in the second season with head coach Mike Elko at the helm, the Aggies may be bound for a breakthrough season in 2025.
CFB Select recently chose Texas A&M as 1-of-12 teams that could make its first CFP appearance next season. The Aggies were joined by: Auburn, BYU, Colorado, Florida, Louisville, Miami, Marshall, South Carolina, Texas State, UNLV and Utah.
Among the dozen, Texas A&M has been the closest to reaching the postseason. Led by former coach Jimbo Fisher, the Aggies finished right on the outside looking in at No. 5 in 2020.
Florida and Utah have each finished in the top 12 three times. The Gators were No. 10 in 2018, No. 9 in 2019 and No. 7 in 2020. The Utes were No. 11 in 2019, No. 11 in 2021 and No. 8 in 2022.
Auburn ranked No. 7 in 2017 and No. 12 in 2019. Colorado and Miami were ranked No. 10 in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
Texas A&M kicks off a new campaign Aug. 30 versus UTSA at Kyle Field.
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These teams could reach their first College Football Playoff next year.
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— CFBSelect.com (@CfbSelect) January 8, 2025
