Texas A&M enters the 2025 season with renewed optimism, thanks in large part to what may be one of the top offensive lines in the country. Anchored by veteran leader Trey Zuhn III and bolstered by Kansas transfer Ar’maj Reed-Adams, the Aggies have built a strong foundation in the trenches — a crucial piece for sustained success in the SEC gauntlet.

Add to that mix the explosive KC Concepcion, one of the nation’s top wide receivers last season, and the Aggies suddenly have the firepower to keep up with any team in the country. With protection up front and a go-to weapon on the outside, A&M’s offense could take a major leap forward. If quarterback Marcel Reed plays to his potential this group could quietly carry a dark horse Heisman campaign — a bold but exciting possibility.

The ceiling for this squad? 10 wins.

Of course, the schedule isn’t doing them any favors. The road slate is brutal: trips to Notre Dame, LSU, and Texas stand out as marquee challenges in hostile environments. Those three games are as tough as it gets in college football, and many would chalk those up as automatic losses. However, not so fast.

The home clash against Florida, while tough, swings in A&M’s favor with the game being played at Kyle Field — arguably one of the top 5 toughest places to play in the nation. That environment, coupled with the intensity of a rivalry game, gives the Aggies a real edge. Expect a battle, but one A&M should win.

Now for the bold take: Texas A&M upsets Texas in Austin. Yes, the Longhorns may very well be SEC title contenders, but with playoff hopes potentially on the line and rivalry emotion fueling the fire, the Aggies have a chance to shock the college football world in the regular season finale. Rivalry games have a way of breaking expectations.

In the end, a 10-2 regular season feels within reach, with projected losses to Notre Dame and LSU. That kind of campaign would inject serious excitement into the program and make College Station a must-watch scene all year long.

For Aggie fans, this could be the most thrilling season in years — and one that lays the foundation for even bigger things to come.