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College Football’s Panic Meter: Aggies Lead 5 Teams Feeling the Heat

Sep 23, 2026, 12:00 AM

Three weeks are in the books, and the panic is already setting in. From Texas A&M to SMU, here’s a look at five Texas teams with the most reason to worry about where their seasons are headed.

College Football’s Panic Meter: Aggies Lead 5 Teams Feeling the Heat

Some fan bases are already pushing the panic button three weeks into the season, though some are more warranted than others. 

In College Station, the Aggies are staring down a 2-2 start if they lose on the road against LSU in Week 4. Texas Tech fans are recalibrating expectations after a pair of close wins, a year removed from mowing through competition. Texas State narrowly escaped an 0-3 start but the Pac-12 travel is an unknown obstacle. 

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