Entering the 2026 season, Texas A&M will face Arizona State for just the second time in program history, this time hosting the Sun Devils at Kyle Field before hitting the road in 2027 to Tucson for the first time in both programs’ histories. This is a step in the right direction from an entertainment standpoint, especially after the nine-game SEC schedule was implemented.. After facing Notre Dame in South Bend last season, just a year after the Fighting Irish made their way to College Station for the first time in 20-plus seasons, both teams split the series, while the Aggies’ epic road win last fall propelled coach Mike Elko’s squad to their first appearance in the College Football Playoff.. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. Yes, the word “first” will come up a lot in this article centered around out-of-conference matchups, which have also become an issue in terms of team reśume’s, especially after Texas lost to Ohio State on the road early in the season, missing the CFP, which would have likely been reversed if the Longhorns had defeated Florida. Still, early non-conference games have affected teams’ standings, including Notre Dame missing the playoff after falling to A&M.. However, these games are all about entertainment, which is why college football exists in the first place, and while championship aspirations never take a back seat, providing fans an early look at potential CFP matchups down the line before the usual first or second week buy game has enhanced college football’s national profile.. This week, CFB Tracker released its list of the ten college football matchups that have never happened, including Texas A&M vs. Oregon, which, due to a variety of reasons, has never entered the conversation. The Ducks appear three times on this list, and among the programs Texas A&M has not faced, I’m sure everyone can agree that this game should at least be considered for the future.. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M football has never faced Oregon at home or on the road