Heading into the biggest road challenge of its 2026 season, Texas A&M football is hungry for a positive start to its long-awaited bye week with a heavyweight matchup against Alabama . It has been four years since the Aggies last traveled to Tuscaloosa, though a few Maroon and White stars are quite familiar with the territory.

Among them is graduate offensive lineman Wilkin Formby, a 320-pounder who transferred to A&M for his last year of eligibility and a chance to start elsewhere in the Southeastern Conference. While the Tuscaloosa native had his wish granted, both the Aggies and he have endured a whirlwind season after reaching the College Football Playoff a season ago.

Beginning the year as A&M's right tackle, the veteran protector has since shifted to right guard, where he has helped the Aggies see some improvement after a rocky start. So what does it mean for Formby to be a first-time visitor to his old school but also his hometown? Let's see how far he has come to get to Oct.…