In a thrilling matchup, No. 16 Texas defeated No. 3 Texas A&M 27-17, ending the Aggies’ undefeated season and eliminating them from the SEC championship game. Arch Manning shone, throwing a 29-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo and scoring a decisive 35-yard run late in the fourth quarter. The Longhorns scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter, overcoming a 10-3 halftime deficit.
Texas, now 9-3 and hoping for a playoff spot, faces a challenging path due to an early loss to Florida, which may impact their chances despite two losses to top-ranked teams. Coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized that Texas deserves playoff consideration. Conversely, Texas A&M, at 11-1, is likely to make the playoffs for the first time but must recover from the disappointing loss to their rival.
The game highlighted Texas’s revitalized run game, with Quintrevion Weiser rushing for a season-high 155 yards, while A&M’s quarterback Marcell Reed struggled against aggressive Texas defense. The outcome has significant implications for both teams as they await final CFP rankings.
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