Texas A&M was given a completely raw deal with their first-round draw of the of Miami Hurricanes in the 7-10 matchup— something that was clear at the time but is even more evident now. The Aggies should really not have fallen below the six spot at the lowest, with a great argument that they should have been fourth or fifth based on what they accomplished, and it's very clear now that this was a complete screw job by the committee.
Take a look at what we saw out of the Oregon Ducks, for example, just today. They were given the most pillow soft first two rounds imaginable— first against the JMU Dukes, and then against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, who, for all the hagiography they received earlier this year, turned out to be exactly what everyone was accusing Texas A&M of being.
Texas A&M was once again given the worst draw possible by selection committee
This is not the first time something like this has happened, of course. The Aggies were given a raw deal back in 2020 when they were left out for a Notre Dame team that had no good argument to be in over them.
Even though they were undeniable in their case to make the field this time, the Aggies were still given the lowest spot they could have been, and therefore the hardest opponents possible in the Hurricanes. Those Hurricanes, of course, have now advanced to the national semifinals after knocking off the presumed national title favorites in the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Put the Aggies at six, and they're facing off with Georgia in the Sugar Bowl after a layup against Tulane. Five, and they no doubt take care of business the same way the Ducks did against Texas Tech.
Instead, the committee decided to defy the metrics and place the Aggies lower. It's become extremely clear by this point that nothing at all will be handed to the Aggies— they'll ahve to assert themselves and take the bull by the horns.