The Texas Longhorns hoist the trophy to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

The Texas Longhorns hoist the trophy to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) catches a pass from Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) to score a touchdown in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) catches a pass from Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) to score a touchdown in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (26) signals the “thumbs down” to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith (26) signals the “thumbs down” to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91) brings down Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91) brings down Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) dodges Texas A&M Aggies safety Dalton Brooks (25) to run the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) dodges Texas A&M Aggies safety Dalton Brooks (25) to run the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanA Texas A&M fan holds up the horns down sign ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

A Texas A&M fan holds up the horns down sign ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) misses a reception as Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Will Lee III (4) defends during the second quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) misses a reception as Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Will Lee III (4) defends during the second quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) tackles Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) tackles Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) carries the ball during the second quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) carries the ball during the second quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns fan Hunter Durbin holds up a sign mocking Texas A&M mascot Reveille not being allowed into the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns fan Hunter Durbin holds up a sign mocking Texas A&M mascot Reveille not being allowed into the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian puts his “Horns Up” while entering the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian puts his “Horns Up” while entering the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) catches a pass from Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) to score a touchdown in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) catches a pass from Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) to score a touchdown in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) navigates a sea of fans and media heading into the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) navigates a sea of fans and media heading into the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanThe Budweiser Clydesdales march into the stadium with Bevo ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

The Budweiser Clydesdales march into the stadium with Bevo ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) watches his teammates warm up from the sidelines ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) watches his teammates warm up from the sidelines ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) high-fives fans while heading into the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) high-fives fans while heading into the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas, Texas A&M and Thanksgiving fans mingle while waiting for Bevo ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas, Texas A&M and Thanksgiving fans mingle while waiting for Bevo ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) is tackled during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) is tackled during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns offensive lineman Trevor Goosby (74) hoists the trophy for his team to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Trevor Goosby (74) hoists the trophy for his team to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanPatrick and Brooks, 3, Whittington wait to see Bevo enter the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Patrick and Brooks, 3, Whittington wait to see Bevo enter the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian enters the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian enters the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian enters the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian enters the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesmanahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) heads into the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) heads into the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanBevo XV makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium during before the start of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Bevo XV makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium during before the start of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns fans make their way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium to cheer for the Texas Longhorns in an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns fans make their way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium to cheer for the Texas Longhorns in an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanBevo XV makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium during before the start of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Bevo XV makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium during before the start of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanCoca Cola clydesdale horses make an appearance before an NCAA college football game for theTexas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Coca Cola clydesdale horses make an appearance before an NCAA college football game for theTexas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanBevo XV makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium during before the start of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Bevo XV makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium during before the start of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium to compete in an NCAA college football game Texas A&M Aggies in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium to compete in an NCAA college football game Texas A&M Aggies in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium to compete in an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium to compete in an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) watches his teammates warm up from the sidelines ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) watches his teammates warm up from the sidelines ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Öhrström (17) leads team mates onto the field for warmups ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Öhrström (17) leads team mates onto the field for warmups ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson (40) and Texas Longhorns defensive end Ethan Burke (91) celebrate a third down stop against Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson (40) and Texas Longhorns defensive end Ethan Burke (91) celebrate a third down stop against Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws passes during warmups ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws passes during warmups ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) celebrates a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) celebrates a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Aggies in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson (40) tries to make a play against Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Lance Jackson (40) tries to make a play against Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive tackle Travis Shaw (44) reacts to a false start against Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Travis Shaw (44) reacts to a false start against Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) tries to sack Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) tries to sack Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defense tackles Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defense tackles Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) drops the ball against Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Dezz Ricks (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Parker Livingstone (13) drops the ball against Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Dezz Ricks (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies defense breaks up the pass for Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1)during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies defense breaks up the pass for Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1)during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesmanduring the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanThe ball slips through the hands of Texas Longhorns wide receiver Deandre Moore Jr. (0) during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

The ball slips through the hands of Texas Longhorns wide receiver Deandre Moore Jr. (0) during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) slots a pass during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) slots a pass during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko walks the field ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko walks the field ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive back Warren Roberson (24) celebrates a defensive play with his teammates during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Warren Roberson (24) celebrates a defensive play with his teammates during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian winces during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian winces during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) goes to tackle Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) goes to tackle Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) is brought down by Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) is brought down by Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) runs the ball during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) runs the ball during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) gets medical help during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) gets medical help during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) goes down under Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) goes down under Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) and linebacker Liona Lefau (18) bring down Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) and linebacker Liona Lefau (18) bring down Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the first quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91) grabs the shirt of Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) during the second quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91) grabs the shirt of Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) during the second quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) misses a catch during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) misses a catch during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) misses a catch during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) misses a catch during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws.a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws.a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns fans hold up cell phone lights during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns fans hold up cell phone lights during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTrainers check on injured Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Trainers check on injured Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) celebrates a first down in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) celebrates a first down in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies running back Rueben Owens II (4) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies running back Rueben Owens II (4) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas students cheer as Texas pulls away from Texas A&M Aggies in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas students cheer as Texas pulls away from Texas A&M Aggies in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanA trainer checks on injured Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

A trainer checks on injured Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies place kicker Jared Zirkel (99) lines up a field goal during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies place kicker Jared Zirkel (99) lines up a field goal during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91) grabs the shirt of Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) during the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91) grabs the shirt of Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) during the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) breaks tackled during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) breaks tackled during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) is tackled during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) is tackled during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive back Wardell Mack (27) makes a tackle against Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Wardell Mack (27) makes a tackle against Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for room to run against Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for room to run against Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks too pass the ball against Texas Longhorns defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) looks too pass the ball against Texas Longhorns defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns Hook’em cheer on the fans against Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns Hook’em cheer on the fans against Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes the ball against Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes the ball against Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) looks for room to run against Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) looks for room to run against Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for room to run against Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks for room to run against Texas A&M Aggies defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) slips while running the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) slips while running the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanThe Texas A&M Aggies take the field ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

The Texas A&M Aggies take the field ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies wide receiver Terry Bussey (2) catches a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Terry Bussey (2) catches a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Warren Roberson (24) during the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) is tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Warren Roberson (24) during the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive back Kobe Black (6) intercepts a pass intended for Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) during the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Kobe Black (6) intercepts a pass intended for Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) during the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive back Kobe Black (6) intercepts a pass intended for Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) during the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Kobe Black (6) intercepts a pass intended for Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) during the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian yells at players after a three and out during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian yells at players after a three and out during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) celebrates an interception during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) celebrates an interception during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Öhrström (17) catches a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Öhrström (17) catches a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates after the win over Texas A&M in the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates after the win over Texas A&M in the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) leaves the field after the loss to Texas in the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) leaves the field after the loss to Texas in the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) and wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) leave the field after the loss to Texas in the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) and wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) leave the field after the loss to Texas in the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns offensive lineman Brandon Baker (73) holds the trophy to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Brandon Baker (73) holds the trophy to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (1) kneels with an injury in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Colin Simmons (1) kneels with an injury in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) celebrates a first down with others in the offense in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) celebrates a first down with others in the offense in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns linebacker Marshall Landwehr (51) tackles Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Terry Bussey (2) in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Marshall Landwehr (51) tackles Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Terry Bussey (2) in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) carries the ball in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) carries the ball in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) is tackled by Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Tyreek Chappell (7) in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) is tackled by Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Tyreek Chappell (7) in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) fends off a tackel from Texas A&M Aggies safety Marcus Ratcliffe (3) in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) fends off a tackel from Texas A&M Aggies safety Marcus Ratcliffe (3) in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) carries the ball for a first down in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) carries the ball for a first down in the third quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns punt returner Ryan Niblett (21) returns the ball in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns punt returner Ryan Niblett (21) returns the ball in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns punt returner Ryan Niblett (21) moves through defense from Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Daymion Sanford (27) and safety Dalton Brooks (25) in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns punt returner Ryan Niblett (21) moves through defense from Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Daymion Sanford (27) and safety Dalton Brooks (25) in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanA pass for Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) falls incomplete in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

A pass for Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) falls incomplete in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns offensive linemen Brandon Baker (73) and DJ Campbell (52) celebrate an offsides in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns offensive linemen Brandon Baker (73) and DJ Campbell (52) celebrate an offsides in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) dodges Texas A&M Aggies safety Dalton Brooks (25) to run the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) dodges Texas A&M Aggies safety Dalton Brooks (25) to run the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.

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The latest Lone Star Showdown-renewed matchup between Texas football and the Texas A&M Aggies is over, and the SEC rivalry series continues to go Texas’ way.

The No. 16 Longhorns trailed No. 3 Texas A&M by a touchdown at halftime, but put the clamps on the Aggies over the final two quarters in a 27-17 win at Royal-Memorial Stadium in the regular-season finale for both teams. Texas did it behind a couple of big plays from Arch Manning, a back-breaking interception by Michael Taaffe and the juice from a rabid home crowd that was oh so ready to see them quash the Aggies’ travel plans to the SEC championship game. And Texas did it without the services of star linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., who was ruled out just before the game with his hand injury.

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With the win, Texas (9-3) beat A&M for the second straight year, denied the Aggies (11-1) a shot at the conference title game for the second straight year, and sent the Georgia Bulldogs into next week’s title game instead of A&M. It’ll now be either Alabama or Ole Miss opposite the Bulldogs. A&M still will make the College Football Playoff, however. But the Longhorns? Who knows. But Friday’s big win in the regular-season finale was their third over a top-10 team this season, the Texas brand is as big as ever and the CFP selection committee at least has something to debate.

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Here’s what we saw from the DKR press box:

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Texas Longhorns defensive back Warren Roberson (24) and linebacker Liona Lefau (18) bring down Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Öhrström (17) during the second quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Warren Roberson (24) and linebacker Liona Lefau (18) bring down Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin Öhrström (17) during the second quarter of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

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Quintrevion Wisner just loves playing A&M

Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner must love seeing maroon. Last year, he enjoyed a career night in College Station when he ran for 186 yards on 33 carries, and he broke out of the season-long doldrums Friday by reaching 100 yards for the first time this season. In fact, it was Texas’ first 100-yard rushing performance since the first-round CFP win over Clemson last December. Wisner tallied 155 yards on 19 carries while providing the balance that makes Manning particularly effective. If the Longhorns can show this type of balance on offense, they’ll move the ball on anyone. Wisner’s last two games against the Aggies: 52 carries for 341 yards. That’s an average of 6.5 yards per carry.

Special teams come through for Texas

Ethan Burke did a little bit of everything for the Longhorns, but his biggest impacts came on special teams when he blocked a Texas A&M field-goal attempt. (He also later prevented a probable punt return touchdown by A&M’s KC Concepcion when he held on to the back of Concepcion’s jersey long enough for a teammate to catch up and corral him. Had Burke not been able to hold onto that stretched-out jersey, only UT punter Jack Bouwmeester would’ve stood between the Aggies’ star receiver and a touchdown.) So, credit Burke for making a potential 10-point difference in the game. And speaking of Bouwmeester, he pinned the Aggies deep routinely with his punts with the Longhorns offense struggling in the first half. Without those efforts in the third phase, Texas could have faced a halftime deficit much larger than 10-3.

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Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) high-fives fans while heading into the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) high-fives fans while heading into the stadium ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.

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What a way to say goodbye for Michael Taaffe

Texas safety Michael Taaffe said he felt conflicted as he went through Senior Day ceremonies last season, wondering whether or not he should return for one final season with the Longhorns. There was no such conflict Friday. Taaffe is out of eligibility at the end of this season. But he certainly ended his career at DKR on a high note, intercepting Marcel Reed to snuff out a promising Texas A&M drive late in the fourth quarter and protect a two-score Texas lead.

Steve Sarkisian impresses as a play-caller in win

Texas limped its way to 112 yards of offense in the first half while falling behind 10-3. But credit Texas coach Steve Sarkisian for making the needed adjustments against Texas A&M’s Mike Elko and the Aggies defense. Texas had 189 yards of offense in the third quarter alone and ended the game with 397 yards. Sarkisian earned his stripes as a play caller in the second half while Texas handed the Aggies their first loss of the season.

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Up next for Texas: the waiting game.

Have the Longhorns done enough to become the first three-loss team to earn a CFP invitation without the automatic qualification of winning a power conference championship? Sarkisian certainly made their case on the ABC broadcast immediately after Friday night’s win. 

So what’s next? Texas will watch next week’s SEC championship game between Georgia and either Alabama or Ole Miss. The Longhorns will continue to recruit ahead of early signing day. And they’ll wait for the CFP selection show on Dec. 7. After that, a bowl game for sure. But will that game be part of the CFP bracket?

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