College Football Playoff First Round Game: Miami Hurricanes vs Texas A&M Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/20

College Football Preview

The 2025 College Football Playoff First Round Game will take place at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. The Miami Hurricanes will face the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Fans can catch all the action on ABC.

Miami holds the #10 spot in both the AP and Coaches Polls. The Hurricanes finished the regular season with a 10-2 record. On the other side, Texas A&M is ranked #7 in both polls, ending their season at 11-1. The Aggies have been strong at home with a 7-0 record.

Miami Team Preview

The Miami Hurricanes have shown strong performance in recent games. In their last away game against the Pittsburgh Panthers, they secured a 38-7 win. They had 28 first downs, 276 passing yards, and 141 rushing yards, showcasing a balanced offensive approach.

Quarterback Carson Beck leads the team with 3,072 passing yards and 25 touchdowns this season. His performance ranks him first on the team for both categories. Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. has also contributed significantly with 685 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.

Miami’s defense has been effective, allowing only 166 points this season. They rank eighth in the nation for sacks with 34. The team also recorded 12 interceptions and seven fumble recoveries, making their defense a key strength.

College Football Playoff First Round Game: Miami vs Texas A&M Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Football
  • Teams: Miami Hurricanes vs. Texas A&M Aggies
  • Venue: Kyle Field in College Station, TX
  • Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Miami Moneyline +150, Texas A&M Moneyline -182, Miami Spread +3.5 (-108), Texas A&M Spread -3.5 (-112), Total Over 51.5 (-110), Total Under 51.5 (-110)

Texas A&M Team Preview

The Texas A&M Aggies have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They lost to the Texas Longhorns 27-17, with both teams having 19 first downs. The Aggies had two interceptions in that game, which could have affected their performance.

Earlier, the Aggies had a big win against the Samford Bulldogs with a score of 48-0. In that game, they gained 247 rushing yards and 228 passing yards. They also secured 22 first downs, while the Bulldogs only managed three.

In another close game, the Aggies defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 31-30. They gained 439 passing yards, showing a strong air attack. However, they also had two interceptions and two fumbles, which nearly cost them the game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Miami is getting +3.5 points at -108 odds. Miami’s offense ranks 22nd in points scored this season, while Texas A&M’s defense ranks 85th in points allowed. Given Miami’s strong offensive performance and Texas A&M’s weaker defense, Miami is expected to cover the spread. The projected score is Texas A&M 28, Miami 27.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 51.5 points. Miami’s defense has allowed 166 points this season, and Texas A&M’s offense has scored 436 points. Both teams have shown the ability to score, and the projected total is 55 points. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at -110 odds.