Texas-Texas A&M Rivalry Resumes with SEC Championship Berth at Stake

The Lone Star Showdown returns after 13 years, with both teams vying for a spot in the SEC title game and potential College Football Playoff implications.

Texas and Texas A&M will face off on Saturday for the first time since 2011, reigniting one of college football's most storied rivalries.
The winner of the matchup will advance to the SEC Championship Game to face Georgia, with broader College Football Playoff implications for both teams.
Texas, ranked No. 3, enters the game with a 10-1 record and is favored by 5.5 points, while Texas A&M, ranked No. 19, holds an 8-3 record and has faced recent setbacks, including a quadruple-overtime loss to Auburn.
The rivalry carries historical and emotional weight, as Texas A&M left the Big 12 for the SEC in 2012, partly due to tensions over Texas' dominance and the creation of the Longhorn Network.
This game marks a new chapter for the rivalry, with both programs seeking validation in the SEC and fans eager to create fresh memories of this iconic matchup.