Last time A&M had a chance to move into the top 5 or higher

2013: A&M ranked 7th, #6 LSU lost, #4 Clemson lost.

Result: Auburn 45, A&M 41

2013: A&M ranked 10th, #7 Kansas State, #8 LSU lost.

Result: A&M 41, Oklahoma 13

1999: A&M ranked 5th, #3 Florida lost.

Result: Tech 21, A&M 19

1998: A&M ranked 8th, #4 Kansas State lost, #6 UCLA lost, #4 Kansas State lost

Result: Ohio State 24, A&M 14