As college football fans turn their attention to the 2025 season, post-spring rankings offer a snapshot of where programs stand following offseason workouts and scrimmages. Texas A&M, now under the direction of head coach Mike Elko, is starting to attract renewed attention—and according to On3’s post-spring Top 25, the Aggies have earned a spot at No. 25.
This placement signals cautious optimism from analysts who see signs of potential resurgence in College Station. On3’s rankings, shaped by expert Ari Wasserman, cite the promise of quarterback Marcel Reed, who enters his second year with the program and is expected to take a big step forward in leading the Aggie offense. With a year of experience under his belt and improved poise shown during spring practices, Reed is being counted on to elevate Texas A&M’s offensive consistency.
Reed will have help. Running backs Rueben Owens and Le’Veon Moss return as one of the more dynamic duos in the SEC, combining speed, power, and pass-catching ability. The backfield is expected to be a major strength of the Aggies’ offense in 2025. To boost the receiving corps, Texas A&M secured NC State transfer KC Concepcion, a speedy and versatile playmaker who should become an immediate impact contributor.
Still, the Aggies face several challenges—particularly on defense. After losing key contributors along the defensive front, depth and experience in the trenches are question marks. Coach Elko and his staff have responded by dipping into the transfer portal to bring in reinforcements, but how quickly those pieces gel remains to be seen.
Wasserman notes that while the Aggies might not be viewed as a serious national title contender yet, they are well-positioned to play spoiler and perhaps emerge as a surprise SEC West threat. Their schedule, as always, will be grueling, but if key positions solidify, Texas A&M has the tools to exceed expectations.
Other national outlets are also beginning to take notice. Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt included the Aggies in his post-spring Top 25, placing them at No. 19. Klatt pointed to the program’s coaching stability under Elko and a strong core of returning starters as reasons for optimism. The consensus is that Texas A&M’s roster, while still developing, has enough talent to make noise in the SEC—if it stays healthy and finds leadership at key spots.
After years of inconsistency and high expectations that fell short, Aggie fans are hopeful that 2025 could mark the beginning of a more grounded and disciplined era under Elko. The On3 post-spring Top 25 ranking might be modest, but it reflects a growing belief that Texas A&M is moving in the right direction.
Now, the challenge for the Aggies is to prove it on the field.
