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Texas football<\/a> quarterback Arch Manning<\/a> said he was just focused on protecting the football when he carried it up the middle from the Texas A&M<\/a> 35-yard line in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The zone blocking scheme ahead of him was executed to perfection. And Spencer Shannon, who slid across the formation in motion, set the edge. That left Manning with a gaping hole to run through, and one man in the second level to beat on his way to a touchdown.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt was a really good call by Coach Sark,\u201d Manning said after his team secured a 27-17 victory<\/a> over the Aggies at Royal-Memorial Stadium. \u201cMixing in a little quarterback run inside zone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates a interception late in the 4th quarter against Texas A&M Aggies offense in an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith (26) signals the \u201cthumbs down\u201d to celebrate winning the Lone Star Showdown 27-17 over the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

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Texas Longhorns 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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

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A Texas A&M fan holds up the horns down sign ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) celebrates a win over Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 during the NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian puts his \u201cHorns Up\u201d 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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive end Ethan Burke (91) tries to make a tackle against Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) runs from Texas A&M Aggies safety Marcus Ratcliffe (3)during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive back Warren Roberson (24) and linebacker Liona Lefau (18) bring down Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin \u00d6hrstr\u00f6m (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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"The<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) embraces Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian as the Texas Longhorns seniors are honored ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas,<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) is tackled during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Patrick<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

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ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bevo<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bevo<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Coca<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bevo<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates a interception late in the 4th quarter against Texas A&M Aggies offense in an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

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The Texas Longhorns take the field ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"The<\/p>\n

The Texas Longhorns take the field ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns Hook\u2019em 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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

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A young Texas fan holds a football, hoping for autographs, ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin \u00d6hrstr\u00f6m (17) leads team mates onto the field for warmups ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws passes during warmups ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

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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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko walks the field ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) misses a catch during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

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Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) misses a catch during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

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Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws.a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns fans hold up cell phone lights during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Trainers<\/p>\n

Trainers check on injured Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies running back Rueben Owens II (4) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"A<\/p>\n

A trainer checks on injured Texas Longhorns linebacker Trey Moore (8) during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) breaks tackled during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) is tackled during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Bevo<\/p>\n

Bevo XV makes his way into Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium 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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) slips while running the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"The<\/p>\n

The Texas A&M Aggies take the field ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Terry Bussey (2) catches a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) runs from Texas A&M Aggies safety Marcus Ratcliffe (3)during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman (3) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) celebrates an interception during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Aggies tight end Theo Melin \u00d6hrstr\u00f6m (17) catches a pass during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) celebrates after the win over Texas A&M in the Lone Star Showdown at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"The<\/p>\n

The Texas Cheer Team get ready to lead the Longhorns onto the field ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91) embraces head coach Steve Sarkisian as the Texas Longhorns seniors are honored ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"The<\/p>\n

The University of Texas Marching Band performs ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"A<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) fight for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) runs for the first down against Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Taurean York (21) during the second t half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns fans cheer on the Texas Longhorns against Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) fights for yardage against Texas A&M Aggies cornerback Tyreek Chappell (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns tight end Jack Endries (88) runs from Texas A&M Aggies safety Marcus Ratcliffe (3)during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) makes a tackle against Texas A&M Aggies long snapper Gray Evans (40) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1), Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith (26) and Texas Longhorns defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) make a tackle against Texas A&M Aggies running back Rueben Owens II (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs into the end zone for a score against Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs into the end zone for a score against Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs into the end zone for a score against Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) tackles Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

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

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns offensive lineman DJ Campbell (52) hold ups the trophy after beating Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 during the NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns fans cheer on the Texas Longhorns against Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) looks to pass the ball against Texas A&M Aggies defense of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns tight end Nick Townsend (81) scores a touchdown against Texas A&M Aggies defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"The<\/p>\n

The Texas Longhorns take the field ahead of the Lone Star Showdown, the rivalry match-up between the Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) looks for room to run against Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (3) celebrates first down 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.<\/p>\n

Ricardo B. Brazziell\/Austin American-Statesman\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) runs out of the tunnel for senior day against Texas A&M Aggies during an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

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It was not the only one.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns scheme up an explosive rushing offense\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025. The Longhorns won the game 17-27.<\/p>\n

Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n

The Longhorns had managed nine rushing plays of 10 or more yards in their last five games coming into Friday. They broke off nine such plays against the Aggies in a remarkable performance by the least efficient rushing offense of coach Steve <\/a>Sarkisian<\/a>\u2019s tenure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Six of those plays came in the second half, accounting for over 23% of the explosive rushes managed by Texas against Power Four opposition in a span of 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe started out with a real wide zone mentality with the ball,\u201d Sarkisian said after the game. \u201cWe kind of tightened it up and ran a little power. We got back to the wide zone again with some pulls, some pullers, and then we got back to some tight zone with some sliders. So it all worked out. I thought the guys were really engaged and focused on what they needed to do.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

MORE: Arch Manning’s imperfections showed vs Texas A&M, but so did Texas QB’s winning habits<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Longhorns overpowered the Aggies with three rushing plays of 30 or more yards. All of them, including Manning\u2019s, involved pre-snap movement from the sliders Sarkisian mentioned.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When Quintrevion Wisner<\/a> broke off a 48-yard rush early in the third quarter, motion from Ryan Wingo dragged one of the Texas A&M safeties out of position. Wisner ran right toward the part of the field he vacated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With Texas looking to close out the game late in the fourth quarter,\u00a0Wisner padded his stat line with a 30-yard rush. Again, Wingo motioned from one side of the line of scrimmage to the other. This time, Wisner ran to the stronger side.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In two career games against the Aggies, Wisner has 341 rushing yards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSomething about him, he just shows up in these rivalry games,\u201d Manning said. \u201cHe balls out. It\u2019s funny.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Texas<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) celebrates a run with Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Trevor Goosby (74) in the second quarter as the Longhorns take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K Royal\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 1, 2025.<\/p>\n

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How Texas football limited Aggies pass rusher Cashius Howell\u00a0<\/p>\n

It takes some searching to find Cashius Howell<\/a>\u2019s name on Friday night\u2019s stat sheet.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Texas A&M edge rusher entered this week with 11\u00bd sacks, which led the SEC. But the Longhorns limited him to three tackles and one tackle for loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most of that good work came from left tackle Trevor Goosby<\/a>, who allowed just one quarterback pressure on 38 pass-rush reps, a majority of which came against Howell. Right tackle Brandon Baker also held his own. He gave up two quarterback pressures against the Aggies, while also playing against Howell for a healthy percentage of the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Howell came into Friday night pressuring opposing quarterbacks on over 15% of his pass rush reps. The Longhorns held him to a 10% pressure rate, his third-worst output of the year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

MORE: Longhorns hand No. 3 Aggies their first loss and make their CFP case with 27-17<\/a><\/p>\n

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Maybe that\u2019s a surprising outcome to some, considering Texas\u2019 yearlong struggles to protect Manning, who was sacked twice and pressured on 37% of his\u00a0drobpacks against the Aggies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But UT\u2019s tackles have rarely been culpable, especially in the second half of the season, when Goosby and Baker have combined to allow just 22 quarterback pressures in six games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most of the pressure has come from the interior of the offensive line, and that was the case again Friday night, when the Aggies picked on left guard Cole Hutson in particular. On the season, 57.5% of the pressure sent Manning\u2019s way has come from the interior offensive line positions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Texas Longhorn pass rush isn\u2019t prolific, but still makes an impact\u00a0<\/p>\n

On several occasions, Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed<\/a> has been gifted the kind of pass protection quarterbacks dream of. In four of the Aggies\u2019 seven conference games before Friday night, Reed had been pressured on less than 20% of his dropbacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Longhorns managed to make him slightly more uncomfortable. Texas registered pressure on 14 of Reed\u2019s 41 dropbacks \u2014 a rate of 34.1%. And it achieved that while only blitzing on six of those passing downs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Texas sacked Reed just once. But it disrupted him much more frequently. Reed attempted nine passes under pressure, completing just two of them for an average of 3.9 yards per attempt. The interception that just about sealed the game came after Ethan Burke and Justus Terry rushed Reed, forcing him into a bad decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Reed enjoyed more success with his legs against the Texas defense. The 71 rushing yards he picked up were the most allowed to a quarterback all year by the Longhorns, who have played a schedule loaded with dual-threat QBs like Taylen Green and Diego Pavia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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According to linebacker Liona Lefau, Texas decided against deploying a spy against Reed on every snap.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes, not the whole time,\u201d Lefau explained. \u201cThe coaches did a great job of preaching, no matter what, if we\u2019re dropping, if we\u2019re blitzing, always be ready, because he can tuck it in and run.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Texas<\/p>\n

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\u2013Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Nov. 28, 2025.<\/p>\n

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What was Steve Sarkisian thinking on the opening play of the game?<\/p>\n

Attentive Texas fans may have noticed that the Longhorns came into Friday having started four consecutive games with screen passes to wide receiver Ryan Wingo<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Sarkisian was aware of the tendency, and he knew the Aggies would be, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know, take a shot,\u201d Sarkisian said. \u201cPete Carroll used to always tell me about that first play of the game, it\u2019s just another play in the game. And I felt like, hey, if they\u2019re going to try to overplay Ryan, maybe we can get it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sarkisian devised a double pass play, sending Wingo in motion from left to right as Manning tossed him the ball in the backfield. But the Aggies had one more man on that side of the field than Texas was equipped to block, and the play was blown up. Wingo danced around and chucked an ill-advised prayer toward Emmett Mosley V that, fortunately for the Longhorns, fell harmlessly to the turf.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe got the corner,\u201d Sarkisian said. \u201cUnfortunately, we didn\u2019t block the middle linebacker, so we had a little bit of an issue on the play.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Texas football true freshman report\u00a0<\/p>\n

When Nick Townsend is in the game, it’s typically easy to guess what’s coming. Townsend generally gets the nod in UT\u2019s jumbo packages, when the Longhorns\u2019 objective is to run the ball downhill between the tackles. Sixty-three of his 97 snaps as a true freshman have been spent run blocking.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When he came in motion and received the ball on an end-around play in the fourth quarter, the Aggies failed to set the edge, overplaying the conventional handoff they thought was coming. Townsend coasted into the end zone to put the Longhorns up 20-10.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Townsend was one of seven true freshmen to see the field Friday night, joining Daylan McCutcheon, Graceson Littleton, Jonah Williams, Justus Terry, Kade Phillips and Lance Jackson.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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