UNDER the SCOPE: Texas A&M

Our No. 10 Miami Hurricanes are preparing for the first round of the 2025-26 College Football Playoffs. The Canes will travel to College Station, Texas to take on the No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies on December 20th at Kyle Field.

In this edition of Cane Reports, we will begin a deep dive into the Aggies and their performance in 2025.

Head Coach: Mike Elko

Offensive Coordinator: Collin Klein

Defensive Coordinator: Jay Bateman

2025 Season Record: 11-1

AUG 30 UTSA W 42-24

SEP 6 UTAH STATE W 44-22

SEP 13 @ NOTRE DAME W 41-40

SEP 27 AUBURN W 16-10

OCT 4 MISS STATE W 31-9

OCT 11 FLORIDA W 34-17

OCT 18 @ ARKANSAS W 45-42

OCT 25 LSU W 49-25

NOV 8 @ MISSOURI W 38-17

NOV 15 SOUTH CAROLINA W 31-30

NOV 22 SAMFORD W 48-0

NOV 28 @ TEXAS L 27-17

2025 STATISTICS:

Total Points Per Game: 36.3

Total Yards Per Game: 454.4

Total Touchdowns: 56

Total Passing Yards: 3,141

Passing Touchdowns: 26

Passing Yards Per Game: 261.8

Passing Yards Per Attempt: 8.5

Interceptions: 12

Total Rushing Yards: 2,312

Rushing Touchdowns: 28

Rushing Yards Per Game: 192.7

Rushing Yards Per Attempt: 5.0

Defense:

Yards Allowed Per Game: 436.8

Points Allowed Per Game: 21.9 (95th)

Passing Yards Allowed per Game: 309.8

Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game: 127.1

Kicking:

Average Yards Per Punt: 39.0

Field Goals - Good/Attempts: 15-24 (62.5%)

Touchback Percentage: 64%

Penalties: 90

Total Penalty Yards: 774

Penalty Yards Per Game: 64.5

Turnovers: 21

Interceptions: 12

Fumbles: 9

Fumbles Lost: 4

Turnover Ratio: -7

BOTTOM LINE:

As expected, a very strong team with a balanced offense and strong defense. The Aggies’ offense ranks #20 in the nation, while their defense is ranked #19.

A team with not too many holes. One area of concern for the Aggies is their pass defense. If Carson Beck is on, it could be a long day for the Aggies. Also, A&M's kicking game is average to poor and their propensity for penalties, missed tackles and turnovers is very bad.

In total though, the Texas Aggies are still a very dangerous team.

GO CANES!