FBS-CFB Game Preview: #22 Auburn Tigers (3-1) vs. #10 Texas A&M Aggies (3-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff Time: 3:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM CT

Venue: Kyle Field, College Station, Texas

Capacity: ~102,733 (largest in the SEC)

Broadcast: ESPN

Weather Forecast (College Station, TX)

Kickoff Temperature: ~86°F (30°C)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, humid

Wind: 8–12 mph from the south

Precipitation: ~15% chance of isolated showers

Impact: Warm, sticky conditions typical of early fall in Texas; depth and conditioning could matter late.

Injury Report

Auburn Tigers:

QB Jackson Arnold – healthy, 721 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs.

RB Jeremiah Cobb – healthy, 375 yards, 4 TDs.

WR Cam Coleman – healthy, 237 yards, 2 TDs.

CB D.J. James – questionable (hamstring).

Texas A&M Aggies:

QB Marcel Reed – healthy, 869 yards, 9 TDs, 1 INT.

RB Le’Veon Moss – healthy, 168 yards, 4 TDs.

WR Mario Craver – healthy, 443 yards, 4 TDs.

LB Taurean York – questionable (shoulder).

Key Player Matchups

Jackson Arnold (Auburn QB) vs. Aggies Secondary

Arnold has been efficient, completing 68% of passes.

A&M’s secondary allows 211.7 ypg (69th nationally).

Marcel Reed (A&M QB) vs. Auburn Pass Rush

Reed has 9 TDs and just 1 INT.

Auburn’s defense ranks 5th nationally in rush defense (58.3 ypg allowed) and brings heavy pressure.

Jeremiah Cobb (Auburn RB) vs. Aggies Front Seven

Cobb averaging 7.2 ypc.

A&M allows 139 rushing ypg (72nd nationally).

Mario Craver (A&M WR) vs. Auburn Corners

Craver averaging 22 ypc, a big-play threat.

Auburn’s secondary has been leaky (232.8 ypg allowed, 93rd nationally).

Recent Team Form

Auburn Tigers (3–1)

L 17–24 @ Oklahoma (Week 4)

W 38–14 vs. Arkansas State (Week 3)

W 41–10 vs. UMass (Week 2)

W 35–13 vs. Georgia Southern (Week 1)

Strengths: Run defense, balanced offense.

Weaknesses: Offensive line protection (10 sacks allowed vs. Oklahoma).

Texas A&M Aggies (3–0)

W 41–40 @ Notre Dame (Week 3)

W 45–17 vs. Utah State (Week 2)

W 42–10 vs. Sam Houston (Week 1)

Strengths: Explosive passing game, red-zone efficiency (100%).

Weaknesses: Third-down conversions (34.3%, 109th nationally).

Conference vs. Conference

Both are SEC West rivals.

This is the SEC opener for Texas A&M and Auburn’s second SEC game.

Early implications for the SEC West race.

Series History

All-time series: Tied 12–12.

Last meeting: Texas A&M won 31–10 in 2024.

Trend: Aggies have won 3 of the last 4.

Betting Trends

Auburn Tigers:

2–2 ATS in 2025.

1–4 ATS in last 5 SEC road games.

3 of 4 games have gone Under.

Texas A&M Aggies:

2–1 ATS in 2025.

5–1 ATS in last 6 home games.

2 of 3 games have gone Over.

Historical Betting Results

2024: Texas A&M -7 covered in 31–10 win (Under cashed).

2023: Auburn +3 covered in 27–24 win (Under cashed).

2022: Texas A&M +2.5 covered in 13–10 win (Under cashed).

Game Odds

Auburn Tigers                   52.5

Texas A&M Aggies           – 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025