Arizona State vs Texas A&M head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 2, Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The Breakdown
#8 Texas A&M's 72 composite tops Arizona State's 64; the Aggies' 4★ D-line outclasses a 3.2★ O-line.
When Arizona State has the ball: The 3.2★ O-line, averaging 2.2 years, blocks A&M's 4★ D-line at 3.5 years.
When Texas A&M has the ball: 5★ Rueben Owens runs at a 3★ linebacker group; 4★ receivers also top Arizona State's 3★ secondary.
Swing factor: Both QBs 4★; Marcel Reed's third year versus Cutter Boley's second, first in Tempe.
X-factor: Week 2 Saturday road trip to College Station, with Arizona State getting 14.5 points.