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Texas A&M’s Surge Sets Up Prime-Time Test vs. Florida as CFP Hype Builds

External projections elevate 5-0 Texas A&M into the CFP top three, citing dominant trench play.

Will Marcel Reed and Texas A&M beat Florida Saturday? Will the Aggies cover the point spread against the Gators? College football Week 7 predictions, picks, odds preview the SEC football game on Oct. 11, 2025.
DJ Lagway #2 of the Florida Gators throws a pass during the first half of a game against the Texas Longhorns at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Oct. 04, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • No. 5 Texas A&M (5-0) hosts Florida (2-3) on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN at Kyle Field, with the Aggies a 7.5-point favorite and ESPN’s model giving them a 73.9% win probability.
  • A&M’s defense has throttled recent opponents, holding Auburn to 0-for-13 on third down and Mississippi State to 219 yards while piling up 11 sacks across the two SEC wins.
  • Edge rusher Cashius Howell has emerged as a game-changer with multiple three-sack outings and an SEC-leading seven sacks, drawing praise even from opposing coaches.
  • The offensive line owns PFSN College’s top national grade (95.2), has surrendered seven sacks in five games, and helped fuel 304 rushing yards against Mississippi State as transfers Mario Craver and KC Concepcion drive explosive plays.
  • PFF’s Max Chadwick projects A&M as a No. 3 CFP seed, yet Florida brings a top-24 defense that generates heavy pressure without blitzing, DJ Lagway is coming off a 298-yard day despite a leg issue, and A&M’s penalty rate (132nd nationally) remains a key risk.