Will the Aggies win the CFP?
For the first-round clash in College Station, the Aggies (11-1, 7-1 SEC) are favored by 3½ points over the Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2 ACC).
The Aggies missed the SEC championship after losing to Texas Nov. 28 for their sole loss of what was a flawless season. Now, No. 7 A&M will face No. 10 Miami at 11 a.m. Dec. 20 at Kyle Field. The winner will play Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
The Hurricanes had an impressive season that opened with a 27-24 win over Notre Dame. Miami, the lone ACC team in the field, finished the season 10-2 with the close losses to Louisville and SMU. Both Miami and Texas A&M beat Notre Dame, which barely missed the CFP.
A&M and Miami have played each other five times with with the Hurricanes leading the series, 3-2. Their most recent game in 2023 ended in a 48-33 Hurricanes win at Kyle Field.
In terms of odds to win the national title, Texas A&M is fifth at +1700, per FanDuel. That comes in behind Ohio State, Indiana Georgia, Oregon and Texas Tech. Miami is tied with Alabama and Ole Miss at +2200.
The game is sure to draw attention on the betting market. Here is more info about Texas A&M vs Miami and what the bookmakers are saying about who will win.
The Aggies and Hurricanes are set to play at Kyle Field in College Station.
Odds as of Wednesday morning.
Spread: Texas A&M by 3½ points
Moneyline: Texas A&M -185, Miami +150
Spread: Texas A&M by 3½ points
Moneyline: Texas A&M -178, Miami +146
Over/under: 51½ points
Texas A&M hasn’t won a national title since 1939. FanDuel has them as the fifth-most likely team to win and the second-most likely SEC team. Miami is at +2200.
