Texas A&M finally snapped its streak without touchdowns against ranked opponents, but the Aggies dropped their fourth conference game of the season, 31-20, to Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Texas A&M boasted a 20-1 lead after three quarters under head coach Mike Elko, but the Crimson Tide halved it in the fourth quarter to secure a crucial conference win. The Aggies' costly mistakes, including punting the ball down 11 points with four minutes remaining, dropped them to 3-4 on the year and 1-4 in SEC play.
Despite turning up the heat in the second quarter, junior quarterback Marcel Reed was anything but flawless against the Tide, completing 67% of his passes for 163 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Reed also fumbled a snap in the fourth quarter, sparking Alabama's comeback.
Here are some of the best social media reactions from Texas A&M's 31-20 loss to Alabama on Saturday:
Final score from Bryant-Denny Stadium
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) October 24, 2026
The scoring streak has been snapped, but the losing streak hasn't
Texas A&M is now 0-5 against ranked opponents since Mike Elko’s extension.
— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) October 24, 2026
They’ve lost those 5 games by an average margin of 15.2 points.
The Aggies had the lead or were tied at halftime in 3 of those losses.
The offense has scored 4 touchdowns in those 5 games. pic.twitter.com/DERN2iP1C3
Elko's walk-off after a disappointing loss to the Crimson Tide
Texas A&M HC Mike Elko walking off the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium following the Aggies 31-20 loss to Alabama: pic.twitter.com/jqKQ3SPhOx
— Tony Catalina (@Tony_Catalina) October 24, 2026
Texas A&M had all the opportunities to put this one away
Texas A&M was 20-1 when leading after 3 quarters under Mike Elko.
— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) October 24, 2026
Leading 20-17 against No. 13 Alabama heading into the 4th quarter, the Aggies were outscored 14-0 and out-gained 105-15. pic.twitter.com/QuIbXSQqgR
Questionable decision-making by Lyle Hemphill and Elko in this one
KJ Edwards led Texas A&M in rushing with 8 carries for 43 yards.
— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) October 24, 2026
He had 3 carries in the final 3 quarters of the game.
He was averaging 7.4 YPC in the 1st quarter and got 3 touches after that… pic.twitter.com/HcjQO0FzBH
It will break your brain trying to wrap your head around this
Texas A&M Football goes 11-1 and makes the playoffs in 2025
— Tim England (@tengland_150) October 24, 2026
And follows it up with this
4-4 overall
1-4 in SEC play
Confusing play-calling leads to confusion for the masses
Don’t even know what to say about this https://t.co/DupsuzxVH2
— Barstool Texas A&M (@BarstoolTexasAM) October 24, 2026
A&M down 11 points and punts the ball with four minutes left is certainly a decision
Texas A&M did not get the ball back, and the only person surprised by this is Mike Elko. https://t.co/HDRueeK7Q6
— Robert Behrens (@rcb05) October 24, 2026
Confusing as to why Edwards didn't get more touches in the second half
KJ Edwards had HOW many carries in the second half?
— Barstool Texas A&M (@BarstoolTexasAM) October 24, 2026
The plummet continues for the Aggies
Texas A&M is now 4-4 (1-4 in conference play) heading into the Bye Week.
— Jaxson Callaway (AT) (@AggiesToday) October 24, 2026
Who would’ve known. What a wild turnaround from last season.
Miscommunication leads to a critical error for Texas A&M
Marcel Reed couldn't get two hands on the snap 😳
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 24, 2026
Alabama gets the ball back from Texas A&M down a score! pic.twitter.com/4E2pzp28Jn
Pretty solid first-half performance from the Aggie defense
Alabama's first-half drives vs. Texas A&M:
— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) October 24, 2026
PUNT
FGA
FG
TD
INT
PUNT
Yeah, this game single-handedly defined watching SEC football in 2026
RECAP: Alabama 31, Texas A&M 20. FINAL. A&M led 20-17 in the 3rd. Then Bama scored 14 unanswered in the 4th and the upset died at Bryant-Denny. Dijon Lee's pick-six opened the day, Keelon Russell closed it. pic.twitter.com/aN5MSYNM4v
— The Waterboys College Football Show (@WaterboysCFB) October 24, 2026
Love to see the respect from both head coaches after the contest
Kalen DeBoer and Keelon Russell meet Mike Elko on the field after Alabama beats Texas A&M.#rolltide#collegefootballpic.twitter.com/TEoFtgv0Rg
— Alabama Crimson Tide | AL.com (@aldotcomTide) October 24, 2026
Keelon Russell turned things around in a massive way for the Tide in the second half
Keelon Russell vs. Texas A&M:
— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) October 24, 2026
19-30 (63%), 311 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Horrible decision-making by Elko and company on the fourth-down punt with four minutes remaining
At a loss for words.
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) October 24, 2026
Your defense has struggled to get stops, and you’re asking them to get two three-and-outs AND your offense to score twice in a very short amount of time.
Worst-case, you don’t get it and you can still hold Alabama to a FG/keep it at a two-score game. https://t.co/IXd6riUluW
Alabama keeps their playoff hopes alive
Alabama scores 14 points in the 4th quarter to avoid a third-straight loss 😤 pic.twitter.com/JrwuwmHkhS
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 24, 2026
Reed's gritty rushing touchdown was a positive
Juuuuust gonna scoot right past ya pic.twitter.com/yY3tc7ExJq
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) October 24, 2026
Mario Craver being back is a good sign for the Aggies
Super Mario pic.twitter.com/glGgusMAw2
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) October 24, 2026
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