Texas A&M's rough patch continued this week as the Aggies stumbled to a 2-2 record, dropping a few spots to No. 10 in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. After losing another SEC series—this time to Ole Miss—the team's national hosting hopes are starting to fade.

Injuries have been piling up at the worst possible moment, and it showed on the field. The week began with a midweek win over Prairie View A&M, but the game was far too close for comfort. While it gave the reshuffled lineup a chance to find rhythm and provided valuable innings for several arms, the struggles at the bottom of the order highlighted the challenge of integrating so many new faces.

The weekend wasn't a total disaster, and it again underscored the depth of this roster. But pitching issues resurfaced in a big way. In both losses, the starting rotation put the Aggies in early holes—a troubling pattern that has become increasingly costly. With the offense battling injuries and cold streaks, this is exactly when the pitching staff needs to step up and steal a game or two. Instead, inconsistency continues to define the group, making it tough for A&M to fully capitalize on its offensive firepower.

The Aggies still sit inside the top 10, but the margin for error is shrinking fast as the postseason approaches. Every series matters now, and Texas A&M will need to find answers quickly if they want to hold onto a national seed.

Here's a look at the updated USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Top 25: Oklahoma 45, Cincinnati 41, Wake Forest 16, Tennessee 10, UC Santa Barbara 9, Virginia 8, Mercer 7, California Baptist 6, Miami (FL) 5, Missouri State 4, Kent State 3, UTSA 1.