The biggest accomplishment that Texas A&M achieved last year is they beat Alabama, giving their rivals their only regular season loss.
The next biggest came in the off season when they had the number one recruiting class, one considered to be among the best in recent history according to the projections.
The biggest disappointment is the four losses the team suffered in SEC West play, in spite that big win over the Crimson Tide.
Entering year five of the Jimbo Fisher era and year 11 in the SEC, the Aggies are hoping that with the number of reinforcements coming in, this is finally the year where they take the leap and prove they belong with the biggest players in the nation.
Hope, though is still the operative word considering they play in the same division as Alabama, and all those new recruits may need at least a year of experience before they can realize their potential.
The team has a true quarterback competition, with no starter in place, but two experienced options and a super recruit in Conner Weigman waiting in the wings should either Haynes King or Max Johnson falter.
Another elite recruit coming in is WR Evan Stewart and the Aggies are hoping he’s just what the team needs for the offense to reach its potential to be a clock controlling, high powered, big play offense.
2022 Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Football Futures Odds
- Odds to win the 2022-23 NCAA Championship: 25/1
- Odds to win the 2022 SEC Conferences: +1600
- Odds to win the 2022 SEC West Division: +700
- 2022 Regular Season Win Total: Over 8½ (-180)
- Odds to Make the Playoffs: Yes +700 | No -1600
- 2022 Heisman Contenders: Devon Achane +5000 & Max Johnson +8000
- Official website: 12thman.com
- Twitter Account : @AggieFootball
Odds to win the 2022-23 NCAA Championship: 25/1
These are fascinating odds, especially in comparison to the rest. One reason for the relatively low odds is the hype around the recruits.
And they are going to need to step up quickly, especially on the defensive line. This team gave up the third fewest points in the nation last year and they went 7-0 when holding opponents under 20 points. The pass rush was dominant, but the best players are gone.
They have five NFL-level prospects coming in to fill the gaps on the D-line. The question is how long until they’re ready.
Given the quality of competition, beginning in week three and the division they play in, I don’t like their chances.
The Verdict: Skip it
Odds to win the 2022 SEC Conference: +1600
They beat Alabama last year, so there is something to build on, but the Crimson Tide got better, and they are more experienced at key positions. And let’s not forget Georgia who retooled and who remain the defending national champions leading the SEC East.
The Verdict: Skip it
Odds to win the 2022 SEC West Division: +700
The Aggies will break through one of these years. They are a big-time program with great coaching, and a ton of talent along with a rabid fan base. But this is still a year to build up the base, so it’s a mighty tall order to slay the Alabama dragon.
The Verdict: Skip it
2022 Regular Season Win Total: Over 8.5 (-180)
This is a killer schedule, the sixth toughest in the nation entering the season. It starts with a week three through six slate where they host #16 Miami and #19 Arkansas before going on the road to face Mississippi State (who they lost to last year at home) and Alabama.
When they come back from their bye, they head to the road to face an improved South Carolina team and then home to Ole Miss. Rebuilding Florida comes to town after that and then they head to the road to the always dangerous Auburn.
After a gimme at home versus UMass, they’ll finish versus LSU.
It helps that they only have four road games on the schedule and they have all this talent, but getting to nine wins is a true toss-up. My advice is to skip it this year, but if you want to place a bet, take the under 8½ wins
The Verdict: Skip it, or go under 8½ wins at +135
Odds to Make the Playoffs: Yes +700 | No -1600
No is the pick for me. Not because they won’t be a good team, but because of the division they play in, and the amount of improvement that needs to happen quickly on the D-line and for the offense to keep up with that daunting schedule.
The Verdict: Skip it
2022 Heisman Contenders: Devon Achane +5000, Max Johnson +8000
Devon Achane +5000
If you’re more of an Aggies believer this year, Achane would be a great reason to go all in. The electric back averaged 7 YPR on 130 carries with a team leading nine touchdowns. With Isaiah Spiller gone, the touches will open up and if he can take off, the offense follows.
At these long odds, it’s worth a small bet.
The Verdict: Worth a small bet
Max Johnson +8000
With no quarterback named, it doesn’t make sense to take Johnson. That’s even more true given the amount of pressure to succeed. Even if Johnson is named the starter, chances are decent someone else will also get a chance in this qb competition when it’s all said and done.
The Verdict: Skip it
Odds According to Bovada as of August, 2022
Texas A&M Aggies 2022 Schedule
| SEASON | |||
| Date | Time | Opponent | TV |
| 3-Sep | 12:00 p.m. | Sam Houston State* | SECN |
| 10-Sep | 3:30 p.m. | Appalachian State* | ESPN2 |
| 17-Sep | 9:00 p.m. | Miami (FL)* | ESPN |
| 24-Sep | vs. Arkansas | ||
| 1-Oct | at Mississippi State | ||
| 8-Oct | at Alabama | ||
| 22-Oct | at South Carolina | ||
| 29-Oct | Ole Miss | ||
| 5-Nov | Florida | ||
| 12-Nov | at Auburn | ||
| 19-Nov | UMass* | ESPN+/SECN+ | |
| 26-Nov | LSU | ||
Home stadium: Kyle Field, College Station, TX
*Non-conference game – All times are in Eastern time
Bet on the Texas A&M Aggies 2022 Season at Bovada Sportsbook.
