The SEC has officially released early-season kickoff times, and Texas A&M fans were surprised to see the exposure they’ll get for the first game of the year.
Texas A&M football has several crucial matchups this season that will impact the 2025 landscape, including games against Notre Dame, LSU, Texas, and potentially Florida if the Gators perform well. However, few Aggie fans consider their season opener against UTSA to be especially significant, mainly because the expectation is that Texas A&M will win (though UTSA shouldn’t be underestimated).
Typically, it’s the marquee games that secure primetime slots on major networks. However, the Aggies are a prominent story this year, featuring one of the most exciting and dynamic young quarterbacks in the nation, which has led networks to seek greater exposure for them.
It seems this trend applies to one of the Aggies’ early-season games. While it was already known that the matchup against Notre Dame in South Bend would be a primetime event on NBC, the SEC’s recent announcement of kickoff times for the early season indicates that the Aggies will reach a wider audience even sooner than that.
Texas A&M fans discover early-season kickoff times, including prime time game in week one vs. UTSA
Texas A&M has revealed the kickoff times for their first three games of the upcoming season, and the Aggies will be featured in an unexpected timeslot for their opener against UTSA.
Plan your Saturdays accordingly.
Our first three games are set. ⏰ pic.twitter.com/G2xQlx5MCV
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) May 29, 2025
The 6 PM CT game on ESPN is typically reserved for the network’s second-highest rated matchup, and they’ve chosen to feature Texas A&M against UTSA in this slot.
While this wasn’t necessarily anticipated, it’s not entirely surprising. As mentioned, the Aggies have plenty of intriguing storylines this season, and they have standout playmakers who could attract attention. Among these is Marcel Reed, along with new additions like Mario Craver and KC Concepcion, plus the return of Le’Veon Moss.
This team has the potential to be both explosive and entertaining, and they will be competing in significant matchups. It makes sense for Texas A&M to be showcased early in a big way, and ESPN clearly acknowledges that.
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