HOOVER, Ala. -- If Texas A&M is to earn its first College Football Playoff berth, the Aggies will have to take care of a daunting schedule in the second year under Jimbo Fisher.
The Aggies will play three powerhouses likely to be ranked in the top five of many preseason polls, and the action starts early with a road date to defending CFP champion Clemson in Week 2. Texas A&M also hosts defending SEC champion Alabama on Oct. 12 and plays at defending SEC East champion Georgia on Nov. 23.
Texas A&M at a glance
Last season 9-4, 5-3 (tied second in SEC East)
Coach Jimbo Fisher (9-4 in second season at Texas A&M, 92-27 in 10th season overall)
Returning starters 11: Offense 7, Defense 4
Key players QB Kellen Mond, WR Quartney Davis, DT Justin Madubuike, P Braden Mann
Offensive coordinator Darrell Dickey (2nd year)
Defensive coordinator Mike Elko (2nd year)
SEC title scenario The Aggies seemingly have the talent level, firepower and coaching chops to make a push for the SEC West title.