Arizona St. vs Texas A&M Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 12 2026

The Arizona State Sun Devils travel to Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, to face the No. 8 Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, September 12. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET on ABC. Both teams dominated their season openers, with Arizona State crushing Morgan State 70-7 and Texas A&M shutting out Missouri State 50-0. The current market has Texas A&M favored by 15.5 points with the total around 54.5. Before placing your wagers, check out our free college football picks for more predictions throughout the season.

Arizona State Offense Starts Fast

Arizona State produced one of the country's biggest offensive performances in Week 1. The Sun Devils scored 70 points, with Cutter Boley throwing for 387 yards and six touchdowns while completing nearly 78% of his attempts.

Boley's performance was especially encouraging for an Arizona State team replacing its starting quarterback from last season. The Sun Devils generated 432 passing yards and demonstrated that their new-look offense possesses legitimate big-play potential.

The obvious question is how those numbers translate against Texas A&M. Morgan State couldn't generate consistent pressure, while the Aggies just completely overwhelmed an FBS opponent.

Texas A&M Defense Dominates Missouri State

Texas A&M's defense was exceptional in its 50-0 victory, holding Missouri State to only 67 total yards and four first downs. The Bears crossed midfield only twice as the Aggies completely controlled the line of scrimmage.

Marcel Reed threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns, while Texas A&M ultimately generated 505 total yards. The offense took some time to settle in, but the Aggies scored on seven consecutive possessions after the opening quarter.

Arizona State presents a much greater offensive challenge, making this an excellent early-season test for both teams. Texas A&M has the defensive advantage and Kyle Field, but Boley's Week 1 performance makes laying more than two touchdowns less appealing.

Arizona St. vs Texas A&M Picks and Prediction

Pick: Arizona State +15.5

Texas A&M is the more likely winner, but Arizona State +15.5 is the preferred betting position. The Aggies' defense was outstanding against Missouri State, but Arizona State brings substantially more offensive firepower after Boley threw for 387 yards and six touchdowns. Texas A&M should control more of the game, but more than two touchdowns provides enough cushion to back the Sun Devils. Take Arizona State +15.5.

Pick: Under 54.5

The Under 54.5 gets the call. Texas A&M allowed only 67 yards in its opener and has the defensive personnel to prevent Arizona State from duplicating its 70-point performance. The Aggies can also lean on their running game and defense rather than pushing the tempo. A score around 31-17 or 34-17 fits the matchup. Take Under 54.5.

Final Picks: Arizona State +15.5 and Under 54.5