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Texas A&M Enters Coaches Poll, Leads SEC Ahead of Alabama Road Test

Bracket projections place A&M around a 7-seed heading into a road test that could swing its NCAA profile.

Feb 1, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) takes a three point shot in front of the bench during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Feb 1, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) dunks the ball over Alabama Crimson Tide guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (3) during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
UCF Knights guard Riley Kugel (2) dunks the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena on Jan. 6, 2026.
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Overview

  • The Aggies are 17-4 overall and 7-1 in SEC play after a 92-77 win at Georgia, keeping them atop the conference standings.
  • Texas A&M debuted at No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and received 83 votes in the AP poll, while Alabama dropped out following a 100-77 loss to Florida.
  • ESPN’s Joe Lunardi and CBS Sports project A&M as roughly a No. 7 seed, reflecting recent gains with room to move during February.
  • A&M’s resume includes three Quad 1A wins, tied for the most in the SEC, buoyed by an efficient, high-assist offense under first-year coach Bucky McMillan.
  • Wednesday’s game at Alabama (6:00 p.m. CT, SEC Network) features Tide center Charles Bediako playing under a temporary restraining order pending a Friday hearing, as A&M’s Rashaun Agee enters off SEC Player of the Week honors after an 18-15-7 showing at Georgia.