Texas A&M's five-game back half defines its ceiling.
Context
After Alabama, Texas A&M faces South Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Texas in a stretch with no obvious escape. The Aggies return Marcel Reed, Mario Craver, a strong secondary, and targeted portal additions, but replace four offensive-line starters and add a first-time play caller. The hosts land around 9-3 while keeping 8-4 in play.