Miami vs. Texas A&M live updates: Hurricanes, Aggies collide in College Football Playoff first round

Live updates, highlights and analysis as Miami and Texas A&M battles in Round 1 of the College Football Playoff

No. 7 Texas A&M hosts No. 10 Miami in a pivotal College Football Playoff game on Saturday morning at Kyle Field. The Aggies prepare for their first playoff appearance after a historic 11-1 campaign, the best regular season since 1994. 

For Miami, the playoff provides new life after two close losses in ACC play prevented them from playing for a conference championship. Through the first four weeks of the season, the Hurricanes were seemingly unstoppable behind a powerful defensive line duo of Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor. To pull the upset in College Station, that unit must lock in. 

Texas A&M and Miami have played five times in history, with the Aggies holding a 3-2 advantage. However, this is the first time both programs have played with national championship implications in decades. 

Keep it locked here as CBS Sports provides you with live updates, highlights and analysis as Miami battles with Texas A&M in a first-round College Football Playoff game.

[Dec 20, 2025 at 9:47 am ET · Shehan Jeyarajah]

The matchup between Texas A&M and Miami is a true heavyweight battle. Both teams have the upside to win the national championship if things break right, and the first round will be an important stress test. Miami quarterback Carson Beck has the experience edge, but Texas A&M's offense has an explosive component that will prove to be the difference in College Station. Pick: Texas A&M -3.5

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Shehan Jeyarajah

[Dec 20, 2025 at 11:00 am ET · Shehan Jeyarajah]

Texas A&M running back Le'Veon Moss has been upgraded to a game-time decision for the first-round playoff game. Moss, the Aggies' top running back, has been limited to only six games and has not played against Florida on Oct. 11. 

For Miami, three players remain out against Texas A&M: Defensive back Damari Brown, linebacker Malik Bryant and wide receiver Daylyn Upshaw. However, top cornerback Keionte Scott will make his return for the first time since Nov. 15. 

[Dec 20, 2025 at 10:30 am ET · Will Backus]

Few opposing coaches know Texas A&M's Kyle Field as well as Nick Saban. The legendary former Crimson Tide boss did battle with the Aggies six times in College Station with an impressive 5-1 record in those meetings. 

Apparently, one aspect of Texas A&M's home-field advantage stood out to Saban. During a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Saban claimed that Texas A&M pipes artificial noise into Kyle Field during games. 

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban claims Texas A&M pipes in crowd noise during home games at Kyle Field

Will Backus

[Dec 20, 2025 at 10:13 am ET · Matt Zenitz]

Miami star cornerback Keionte Scott, who has been out since Nov. 15 due to injury, will return to action and play today vs. Texas A&M, sources tell CBS Sports. A big lift for Miami heading into this CFP matchup. PFF has him with the nation's fourth-highest grade among corners.

[Dec 20, 2025 at 9:49 am ET · Richard Johnson]

The College Football Playoff showdown is crucial for both teams. For Miami, the Hurricanes trying to justify their inclusion in the field. For Texas A&M, the Aggies are looking to avoid the ultimate letdown after what was one of the most magical seasons in program history. 

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