Since arriving in College Station, Elko compiled a 17-5 overall record, quickly leading the Aggies into national contender status. Texas A&M is off to a 9-0 start and sits No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings,

The South Carolina Gamecocks face the No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies, led by quarterback Marcel Reed, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas

Entering the weekend, Cincinnati is a half-game back of Texas Tech in the Big 12 standings. The Bearcats are 7-2 overall and 5-1 in Big 12 play. Arizona, meanwhile, is 6-3 on the season and has a 3-3 record in conference play.

The Texas A&M Aggies are a virtual lock to make the 2025 College Football Playoffs at 9-0. Barring a complete collapse and perhaps a major injury like what happened to Florida State, they are making it in.

Another week of data points means a new set of College Football Playoff rankings, and the latest edition was released Tuesday.

The Kansas State Wildcats (4-5) look to make a late push for bowl eligibility when they visit the struggling Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-8), losers of eight straight and winless in the Big 12 Conference,

Coming off their best win of the season, the Red Raiders should advance two spots in Tuesday night's new rankings. No. 3 in game control with the most favorable slate left among title contenders, Texas Tech should cruise the rest of the way to conference championship weekend. Last week's ranking: No. 8