Texas A&M’s (7-2, 5-1 SEC) 44-20 loss to South Carolina in Week 10 was embarrassing, to say the least. The offense failed to find its footing in the second half, and the defense missed 25 tackles in one of the unit’s worst performances on the year.
However, this was Texas A&M’s first SEC loss. The Aggies are still tied for first atop the conference standings and can still reach the College Football Playoffs with games against New Mexico State, Auburn, and Texas still ahead in the regular season.
After the loss, some fans questioned if recruiting would be affected, but remember that it’s about the season for most recruits, not just one game. Losses happen, but under head coach Mike Elko, the program is in good hands amid his first season.
After landing three 2026 commitments just a day after the Aggies’ 38-23 win, one of the game’s visitors, 2026 5-star IOL Lamar Brown, stated to Rivals recruiting insider Sam Spiegelman that Texas A&M is high on his list from now on:
“They’re No. 1 and leading by a good bit,”
On Sunday morning, Brown released his Top 6 program list, which includes Texas A&M, LSU, Tennessee, UCF, Alabama, and Miami as the final schools Brown will consider.
Brown is by far the most athletic and physical offensive line prospect in the 2026 cycle, possessing versatility as a defensive lineman similar to 2025 4-star and Texas A&M commit Kiotti Armstrong, who also thrives as a defensive end.
According to 247Sports Composite, Brown is currently positioned as the 6th-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the No. 1-ranked IOL, and the No. 1-ranked prospect in Louisiana.
NEWS: Five-Star IOL Lamar Brown is down to 6️⃣ Schools, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’5 280 IOL from Erwinville, LA is ranked as the No. 8 Recruit in the ‘26 Class (No. 1 IOL) per On3
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