Longhorns Wire staff predictions for the Texas Longhorns at Texas A&M Aggies

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There is a lot at stake when Texas and Texas A&M renew their hated rivalry after a 13-year hiatus. The winner earns a trip to the SEC Championship Game to meet Georgia Bulldogs.

This level of importance is actually quite rare in this rivalry. Between 1997-2011 at least one of the teams was ranked. The Longhorn and the Aggies have met with both ranked in the top 20 just seven times in the modern era: in 1941, 1943, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1985 and 1995.

The biggest impact on the national title came in 1975 when No. 2 A&M beat no. 5 Texas to remain undefeated. The Aggies would go on to drop their final two games of the season.

Ticket prices for the game is also through the roof. The average ticket sells for $1,100 and the cheapest seat for $520, according to StubHub. As of Wednesday, the most expensive tickets from the vendor are a pair located along midfield, selling for about $2,600 apiece. According to another retailer, TickPick, Saturday’s game is “the most expensive regular season football ticket ever,” college or NFL.

The game we’ve all been waiting for, some more than others, I think Texas is coming in passionate, not too passionate to the point of arrogance, but passionate. This team is a CFP caliber team, any analyst can agree. Kyle Field is a unique place; I think there are a few flukes in the beginning, but Texas will bounce back. Texas A&M will keep it close, but I’m counting on a last-minute Notre Dame from Texas.

Final result: Texas 38, Texas A&M 27

Oh boy. This game is the definition of “throw the record books out the window.” On paper, Texas is a much better team. UT is stronger at almost every position. Wild cards are obvious. Kyle Field can be a madhouse, Ewers is crazy and the pressure is on to live up to expectations with a trip to the SEC Championship Game. I think Texas will pull it off, but it won’t be easy.

Final result: Texas 27, Texas A&M 17

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