Texas A&M vs Alabama: Matchup Breakdown

Texas A&M vs Alabama head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 8, Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The Breakdown

  • #8 Texas A&M's 72 composite tops #11 Alabama's 66, powered by Rueben Owens' 5★ backfield edge.
  • When Texas A&M has the ball: Rueben Owens, 5★ with three years, runs at Alabama's 3.3★ linebackers averaging 2.0 years.
  • When Alabama has the ball: Daniel Hill's 4★ tests 3.3★ linebackers, but the 2.0-year O-line meets Texas A&M's 4★, 3.5-year D-line.
  • Swing factor: Texas A&M rebuilt its offensive line with four first-year transfers, including 4★ Wilkin Formby and Tyree Adams.
  • X-factor: Week 8 Saturday in Tuscaloosa: Texas A&M carries a top-ten ranking into Alabama's home crowd.