Where Texas A&M's College Football Playoff Seeding Could Stand After Loss to Texas
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Texas A&M Aggies suffered their first loss of the season to the Texas Longhorns, raising questions about their seeding in the College Football Playoff (CFP) after being eliminated from the SEC championship contention. The Aggies had a historic regular season, achieving their first 11-win season since 1992. Prior to the loss, they were ranked No. 3 in the CFP, positioned as one of three undefeated teams alongside Ohio State and Indiana.
The SEC championship will feature Georgia against either Alabama or Ole Miss, contingent on Alabama's performance against Auburn. Georgia is expected to replace Texas A&M at the No. 3 spot due to their head-to-head victory over Texas and a better-quality loss to Alabama.
Despite the defeat, ESPN suggests Texas A&M could still secure a first-round bye by dropping to the 4th seed or potentially hosting a playoff game if seeded 5th or 6th. The CFP committee faces the challenge of evaluating Texas A&M against other
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