The The Citadel Bulldogs (2-4) visit the Texas A&M Aggies (3-3) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Kyle Field, College Station, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET, and the game airs on SEC Network+ (streaming). No point spread, moneyline or total had been posted at research time, so the odds are listed as TBD below. Below is our The Citadel vs Texas A&M preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
The Citadel vs Texas A&M Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | The Citadel at Texas A&M |
| Records | The Citadel 2-4 · Texas A&M 3-3 |
| Spread | TBD |
| Moneyline | TBD |
| Total | TBD |
| Venue | Kyle Field, College Station, TX |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | SEC Network+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | The Citadel: HC Maurice Drayton, OC Lamar Owens · Texas A&M: HC Mike Elko, OC Holmon Wiggins |
The Citadel Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The The Citadel Bulldogs are 2-4 overall, 0-3 in SoCon play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 42-14 at Wofford; Sep 5 — W 43-41 at Charlotte; Sep 12 — L 26-20 vs Charleston Southern; Sep 26 — L 27-8 vs Chattanooga; Oct 3 — W 34-31 at South Carolina State; Oct 10 — L 34-16 vs East Tennessee State. Most recently, The Citadel lost to East Tennessee State 34-16 at home. Through 6 games, The Citadel is averaging 22.5 points scored and 33.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Maurice Drayton (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Lamar Owens. Defensive coordinator: Raleigh Jackson.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Quentin Hayes (QB) — 31/63, 402 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Gavin Garcia (RB) — 111 carries, 579 yards, 6 TD
- Receiving leader: Damir Abdullah (WR) — 8 receptions, 159 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Zyion Brown (LB) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Zyion Brown (LB) — 51 total tackles
Strengths: Gavin Garcia’s production on the ground (579 rushing yards); a pass rush paced by Zyion Brown (4 sacks). Questions: A defense giving up 33.5 points per game; the response to a 34-16 loss to East Tennessee State.
Texas A&M Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Texas A&M Aggies are 3-3 overall, 1-3 in SEC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 50-0 vs Missouri State; Sep 12 — W 48-20 vs Arizona State; Sep 19 — L 31-21 vs Kentucky; Sep 26 — L 35-6 at LSU; Oct 3 — W 34-7 vs Arkansas; Oct 10 — L 27-6 at Missouri. Most recently, Texas A&M lost to Missouri 27-6 on the road. Through 6 games, Texas A&M is averaging 27.5 points scored and 20.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Mike Elko (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Holmon Wiggins. Defensive coordinators: Lyle Hemphill / Elijah Robinson.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Marcel Reed (QB) — 104/188, 1,097 yards, 6 TD, 6 INT
- Rushing leader: Rueben Owens II (RB) — 74 carries, 304 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Isaiah Horton (WR) — 19 receptions, 270 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Marco Jones (DE) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Ray Coney (LB) — 31 total tackles
Strengths: A defense holding opponents to 20.0 points per game. Questions: Ball security at quarterback (6 interceptions for Marcel Reed); the response to a 27-6 loss at Missouri.
How to Watch The Citadel vs Texas A&M
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Kyle Field, College Station, TX
- TV / Streaming: SEC Network+ (streaming)
Odds: No DraftKings line posted via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time) (TBD). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.