Freshman Kyle Allen threw four touchdown passes in the first half and Texas A&M recovered two fumbles in the final minutes to cap a 41-38 upset of No. 3 Auburn.
As usual, there's a lot at stake for the Crimson Tide (7-1, 4-1), which would win the Southeastern Conference's Western Division by winning its final three league games.
Mississippi State, Florida State and Auburn have held their spots in the second College Football Playoff rankings, with Oregon joining them in the top four.