Overview
- Texas A&M is 10-0 and ranked No. 3 in the CFP after a 31-30 win over South Carolina that featured a 27-point second‑half comeback, the largest in program history.
- Kickoff is Noon ET at Kyle Field with streaming on SEC Network+/ESPN+ in the programs’ first-ever meeting.
- Coach Mike Elko said more than 30 players will be honored on Senior Day and noted safety Bryce Anderson is expected to redshirt and likely not play again this season.
- A&M leads the FBS with 38 sacks, edge Cashius Howell has 11.5 and is a Bronko Nagurski finalist, while 1-10 Samford has an interim coach and has allowed an FCS‑worst 51 sacks.
- Models and books project a lopsided outcome—ESPN’s FPI gives A&M a 99% chance to win and a local line lists a 54.5‑point spread—and Samford will receive $550,000 for the game.