
The Texas Longhorns emerged victorious in a highly anticipated matchup against Texas A&M, securing their spot in the Southeastern Conference championship game in their first season in the league. The Longhorns, ranked third, defeated the No. 20 Texas A&M team in a thrilling game that saw Quintrevion Wisner rush for a career-high 186 yards and Quinn Ewers throw a crucial touchdown pass.
With this win, Texas advances to face No. 6 Georgia in the SEC title game, with the winner earning a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. The game had all the elements of a classic rivalry, dating back to the 1890s, and lived up to the hype as Texas took a commanding 17-0 lead at halftime.