Texas A&M Aggies vs Alabama Crimson Tide
Texas A&M Aggies4-3
Alabama Crimson Tide5-2Alabama hosts Texas A&M at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct 24, 3:30 PM ET, a SEC clash where the Crimson Tide are big home favorites despite back-to-back losses. The BettorEdge community has a strong read on this one.
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- Alabama is the -13 home favorite in a SEC conference game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
- Alabama is 5-2 on the season; Texas A&M is 4-3, with losses to Kentucky, LSU, and Missouri.
- Alabama won four of the last five meetings, including a 26-20 win at Kyle Field in 2023 and a 24-20 win at home in 2022.
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, so there is no house margin in it.
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The Community Signal
On BettorEdge, 92% of the open interest is on Alabama. That is a heavy lean, and it comes at -517. The fair price in the markets is -517 for Alabama and +506 for Texas A&M. Set your own number on BettorEdge and let the community come to you.
How the Season Sets Up
Alabama is scoring 39.3 points per game and has won five of seven, but the Crimson Tide are on a two-game losing streak following home and road defeats. Texas A&M is averaging 29.4 points per game and allowing just 17.1, but the Aggies have dropped three of seven and were held to six points in each of their two road losses. The common opponent read is direct: Texas A&M lost to Kentucky 21-31, while Alabama beat Kentucky 45-17 on the road.
Recent Meetings
Alabama has won four of the last five meetings going back to 2019. Texas A&M's only win in that window was a 41-38 home stunner in 2021. The Crimson Tide won 24-20 at Bryant-Denny in 2022 and 26-20 at Kyle Field in 2023, so tight margins are not unusual here despite the spread sitting at -13.
How to play it
The community lean is clear at 92% for Alabama, but three of the last five meetings were decided by eight points or fewer, which makes the -13 spread worth scrutinizing. If you like Texas A&M to keep it close, BettorEdge lets you post your own number on the spread and wait for the market to meet you, no vig eating into your price.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs Missouri StateW 50-0
- vs Arizona StateW 48-20
- vs KentuckyL 21-31
- at LSUL 6-35
- vs ArkansasW 34-7
- at MissouriL 6-27
- vs The CitadelW 41-0
Went 11-2 in 2025. Current streak: W1.
- vs East CarolinaW 48-10
- at KentuckyW 45-17
- vs Florida StateW 50-36
- vs South CarolinaW 49-18
- at Mississippi StateW 56-23
- vs GeorgiaL 17-20
- at TennesseeL 10-26
Went 11-4 in 2025. Current streak: L2.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- KentuckyTexas A&M: L 21-31Alabama: W 45-17
Matchup history
Texas A&M Aggies and Alabama Crimson Tide last played on Saturday, Oct 7, 2023, when the Alabama Crimson Tide won 26–20. Over the last 5 meetings: Alabama Crimson Tide 4, Texas A&M Aggies 1.
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Preseason scouting report
Texas A&M Aggies
- New offensive coordinator in Holmon Wiggins (Texas A&M WR coach) and defensive coordinator in Lyle Hemphill (Texas A&M Senior Assistant Coach)
- Marcel Reed returns at QB after a sophomore season of 3,169 yards, 25 TDs, and 12 INTs, as well as 493 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs
- Reuben Owens II returns at RB after a 2025 season of 639 yards and 5 TDs
- Top player in terms of receiving yards is gone, with the top returner being Mario Craver (917 yards, 4 TDs). Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton is expected to start (511 yards, 8 TDs)
Alabama Crimson Tide
- Starting QB from last season is gone. There will be a QB battle between returning QBs Austin Mack (228 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs) and Keelon Russell (143 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs)
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup Daniel Hill is expected to start (284 yards, 6 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards is gone, with the top returner being Ryan Coleman-Williams (689 yards, 4 TDs). NC State transfer Noah Rogers is expected to start (441 yards, 2 TDs)
- Returning one starting offensive lineman
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Texas A&M Aggies vs Alabama Crimson Tide start?+
Texas A&M Aggies at Alabama Crimson Tide kicks off Saturday, Oct 24, 3:30 PM ET at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Texas A&M Aggies vs Alabama Crimson Tide?+
The Alabama Crimson Tide are favored at -614 on the moneyline on BettorEdge and -13 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Texas A&M Aggies vs Alabama Crimson Tide?+
The spread is Alabama Crimson Tide -13, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Texas A&M and Alabama's records in 2026?+
The Texas A&M Aggies are 4-3 and the Alabama Crimson Tide are 5-2 this season. Texas A&M is scoring 29.4 points a game and allowing 17.1; Alabama is scoring 39.3 and allowing 21.4.
When did Texas A&M and Alabama last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 7, 2023, when Alabama Crimson Tide won 26-20 at Kyle Field. Over the last 5 meetings in the past 8 seasons, Texas A&M has won 1 and Alabama 4.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book, currently leaning toward the Alabama Crimson Tide. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Oct 24, 3:30 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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