No. 16 Texas takes number 3 Texas A&M in a hotly contested game to end the regular season at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Friday. The Longhorns will be looking to hold on to their position. College Football Playoff Hopes alive after moving to 8-3 following a dynamic win over Arkansas.
Texas A&M is off to a historic 11-0 start for the first time since 1992. The last time the Aggies won 10 games was 2012, when Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy. In its last SEC game, Texas A&M overcame a shocking 30-3 halftime deficit. South Carolina 31-30 to remain undefeated and all but secure a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Texas hasn't hosted this rivalry game since 2010, when Texas A&M won 24-17. However, the Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 in the return contest last year at Kyle Field. Emotions will be high about returning to Austin.
Where to watch Texas vs. Texas A&M live
Date: Friday, November 28 | Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium – Austin, TX.
TV: alphabet | Live broadcast: Fubo (Try for free)
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Texas vs. Texas A&M: Need to know
Breakthrough Pass Rusher: Texas A&M lost several defensive linemen to NFL last season. However, Cashius Howell stepped up and became one of the best in this sport. former Bowling Green The transfer was a rotation player last season but has since led the SEC with 11.5 sacks. Surprisingly, he recorded a sack in seven of eight Power Four games. Against a Texas offensive line dealing with major issues, Howell could be a game-changer.
Rebirth Arc: Texas Quarterback Arch Manning had a slow start to the year as he settled into the QB1 job, but found his footing in the second half of the year. Manning now has four straight games in which he has completed over 60% of his passes with 13 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Texas is 3-1 in those games. Against Arkansas, he became the first Texas QB to score passing, rushing and receiving touchdowns in the same game. Texas A&M will be a much tougher challenge, but Manning is at his best.
Strength vs Weakness: Despite starting the year with a high defensive rating, Texas' secondary has become a major liability. In SEC play, the Longhorns rank last in the conference in passing defense, giving up over 295 yards per game. Over the last four games, they are allowing 325 passing yards per game. Texas A&M Boasts SEC's Top Receiving Body Mario Craver And CS Concepcion. The Longhorns will have their hands full.
Texas vs Texas A&M Predictions, Picks
From a matchup perspective, Texas A&M clearly has the advantage. Their passing attack will give the Texas defense fits. Top pass rusher Cashius Howell is a nightmare against the Longhorns' inconsistent offensive line. Even their special teams created opportunities. But in a rivalry of this magnitude, it is, above all, an intellectual game. Mike Elko's team stepped up when it mattered most, and they would do the same to earn their first berth in the SEC Championship Game and finish 12-0. Pick: Texas A&M -2.5
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