Alabama's early loss to Texas put its playoff hopes on the ropes. The margin for error shrunk dramatically at that point, and every game could potentially be the one that knocks the Crimson Tide out of the playoff picture.
Alabama (4-1) survived its first major test, earning a defensive win over Ole Miss in Week 4. Now, a matchup on the road against Texas A&M stands as another obstacle.
Jimbo Fisher has played Nick Saban closely over the last two years, guiding the Aggies to an upset win in 2021 and nearly taking down Alabama last season despite a limited offense.
Texas A&M (4-1) lost QB Conner Wiegman to a season-ending injury, potentially setting up the Aggies' offense for more disappointment, but a 34-point performance at Arkansas was a sign that Fisher's team has made some strides since last season. Does Texas A&M have enough in the tank to take down an Alabama team with offensive questions of its own?
As critical as this game is for Alabama, a win over the Tide would take much of the pressure off Fisher as he works to prove he has Texas A&M back on the right track in year six.
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Here's what you need to know to watch Texas A&M host Alabama on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Alabama vs. Texas A&M on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo, Paramount+
CBS will broadcast Saturday's game between Alabama and Texas A&M. Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (color analyst) will be on the call from College Station.
Cord-cutters can live stream the game with Paramount+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Alabama vs. Texas A&M start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 7
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. local time)
Saturday's game between Alabama and Texas A&M will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) from Kyle Field in College Station, Tex.
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Alabama football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| Sept. 2 | vs. Middle Tennessee | W, 56-7 |
| Sept. 9 | vs. Texas | L, 34-24 |
| Sept. 16 | at South Florida | W, 17-3 |
| Sept. 23 | vs. Ole Miss* | W, 24-10 |
| Sept. 30 | at Mississippi State* | W, 40-17 |
| Oct. 7 | at Texas A&M* | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 14 | vs. Arkansas* | Noon |
| Oct. 21 | vs. Tennessee* | TBD |
| Nov. 4 | vs. LSU* | TBD |
| Nov. 11 | at Kentucky* | TBD |
| Nov. 18 | vs. Chattanooga | Noon |
| Nov. 25 | at Auburn* | TBD |
* SEC game
Texas A&M football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| Sept. 2 | vs. New Mexico | W, 52-10 |
| Sept. 9 | at Miami | L, 48-33 |
| Sept. 16 | at Louisiana-Monroe | W, 47-3 |
| Sept. 23 | vs. Auburn* | W, 27-10 |
| Sept. 30 | at Arkansas* | W, 34-22 |
| Oct. 7 | vs. Alabama* | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 14 | at Tennessee* | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 28 | vs. South Carolina* | TBD |
| Nov. 4 | at Ole Miss* | TBD |
| Nov. 11 | vs. Mississippi State* | TBD |
| Nov. 18 | vs. Abilene Christian | Noon |
| Nov. 25 | at LSU* | TBD |
* SEC game
