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Texas A&M vs. UCLA: Preview, predictions, TV schedule and more

By Michael Whitlow

October 8, 2016: Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Armani Watts (23) attempts to fight through a hold as Tennessee Volunteers running back John Kelly (4) cuts to the outside for a moderate gain during the Tennessee Volunteers vs Texas A&M Aggies game at Kyle Field, College Station, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
October 8, 2016: Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Armani Watts (23) attempts to fight through a hold as Tennessee Volunteers running back John Kelly (4) cuts to the outside for a moderate gain during the Tennessee Volunteers vs Texas A&M Aggies game at Kyle Field, College Station, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Although neither team will start the season in the AP Top 25 poll, the matchup between Texas A&M and UCLA remains one of the opening week’s most intriguing games. Here’s a preview, along with how and when to tune in and a final prediction.

One of the final games of the opening weekend in college football will take place in one of the most prestigious stadiums in the spot: the Rose Bowl. Texas A&M, led by junior star wideout Christian Kirk, will travel to Pasadena to face junior quarterback Josh Rosen and the UCLA Bruins on Sunday night.

In last season’s encounter, the Aggies survived a barnburner to open the 2016-17 campaign with a 31-24 overtime victory over the Bruins. UCLA scored 15 in the final quarter to force an extra session, but the Aggies got a go-ahead score from Oklahoma transfer quarterback Trevor Knight in overtime and held off the Bruins on their lone offensive possession.

TV Schedule

Date: Sunday, Sept. 3
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Pasadena, California
Venue: Rose Bowl
TV Info: Fox Sports
Live Stream: Fox Sports Go, FuboTV

According to SportsBookReview.com, UCLA ranges from a 3-3.5-point favorite on Sunday against Texas A&M. Similarly to last year, oddsmakers are expecting a tightly-contested game between these two teams once more.

Betting Odds

Point spread: UCLA -3.5
Moneylines: UCLA -170, Texas A&M +150
Over/Under: 56.5

The odds for this year’s game are a pretty telling sign for what to expect again this year. Both teams have some NFL-caliber talent sprinkled throughout their rosters and it’ll be on display in the first game of the season for each team. The Bruins, being the home team, are giving a few points.

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