With just under two months until the 2024 college football season, the Texas A&M football program has a new leader in Mike Elko, who has built Duke into an ACC championship contender over the past two seasons, including a win over the top-ranked Clemson Tigers in his second and final season in Durham.
There are some familiar faces on Coach Elko's new coaching staff, who inherit a talented and, most importantly, experienced roster. At the same time, former Kansas State star quarterback Collin Klein will make his debut as the Aggies' offensive coordinator, with Klein calling the plays while Coach Elko and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman run the defense.
The highly anticipated College Football 25 video game, set to be released on Tuesday, July 16th, has the Aggies as a top 25 team in the eyes of the game makers, ranked 14th overall among the seven SEC programs. The team's overall ratings are now available to the public. The overall ratings of all SEC teams ranked in the game's top 25 can be found below.
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Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma's Jackson Arnold drops a back pass during the University of Oklahoma (OU) Sooners spring football game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma.
2023 Record: 10-3 (Big 12 7-2)
Head Coach: Brent Venables
Overall ranking: 17th
Overall team rating: 87
For more Oklahoma news and analysis, check out Sooners Wire.
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Ole Miss Rebels
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2023 Record: 11-2 (6-2 SEC)
Head Coach: Lane Kiffin
Overall ranking: 15th day
Overall team rating: 88
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Texas A&M Aggies
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2023 Record: 7-6 (4-4 SEC)
Head Coach: Mike Elko (Season 1)
Overall ranking: 14th
Overall team rating: 88
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LSU Tigers
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2023 Record: 10-3 (6-2 SEC)
Head Coach: Brian Kelly
Overall ranking: The 8th
Overall team rating: 90
For more LSU news and analysis, Visit LSU Tigers Wire
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Texas Longhorns
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2023 Record: 12-2 (Big 12 8-1)
Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian
Overall ranking: No.5
Overall team rating: 92
For more Texas Longhorns news and analysis, Visit Longhorns Wire
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Alabama Crimson Tide
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2023 Record: 12-2 (8-0 SEC)
Head Coach: Karen DeBoer
Overall ranking: 4th
Overall team rating: 92
For more Alabama news and analysis, check out Roll Tide Wire.
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Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia State quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws the ball during the team's 2023 second half against Florida at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
2023 Record: 13-1 (8-0 SEC)
Head Coach: Kirby Smart
Overall Ranking: First place
Overall team rating: 95
For more Georgia news and analysis, Visit UGA Wire
