Texas A&M has officially filled the last open spot on its 2027 football schedule, bringing in a first-time opponent to Kyle Field on October 16, 2027. The Aggies are shelling out a cool $550,000 guarantee payment to Texas Southern for the home matchup.
The Schedule Shuffle
This move finalizes A&M’s 2027 nonconference slate and closes a chapter on a previous scheduling snag. Remember that previously scheduled home game against New Mexico? Yeah, that one got canceled back in May. But here’s the kicker: the Aggies were able to ditch that agreement without paying a single penalty, which is a big win for the athletic department’s budget. New Mexico quickly moved on, by the way, snagging a road game against Texas Tech to fill their own opening. A&M athletic director Trev Alberts even confirmed the Texas Southern addition to Aggie Yell’s Carter Karels, so you know it’s locked down.
Breaking Down the Full 2027 Slate
With Texas Southern in the mix, A&M now has three nonconference games for 2027. That season will mark the second year of the SEC’s expanded nine-game conference schedule, so a full nonconference slate is crucial. The Aggies will kick things off at home against Texas State on September 4, then hit the road to face Arizona State on September 11. The October 16 game against Texas Southern wraps up the out-of-conference schedule. Of course, all these dates are still subject to change, but it’s good to see the framework in place.
The SEC has already laid out A&M’s conference opponents for 2027, and it’s a loaded list. Kyle Field is going to be rocking with home games against Georgia, LSU, Missouri, Ole Miss, and Vanderbilt. On the road, the Aggies will be traveling to Auburn, Florida, Mississippi State, and their rival, Texas.
Meet the Tigers
So, who exactly are the Texas Southern Tigers? This October matchup will be the very first time Texas A&M has ever faced them. The Tigers play at the FCS level and are a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Interestingly, they’ll only be the second SWAC program to ever take on the Aggies, joining Prairie View A&M in that unique club.
So, the 2027 schedule is locked, set to kick off at Kyle Field against Texas State on September 4. Aggie fans are looking at a full slate now, with the stage finally set for what promises to be another wild season in College Station. Get ready, because 2027 is officially coming into view!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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