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Texas vs. Texas A&M, 7:30 ET

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Texas vs. Texas A&M, 7:30 ET

We are treated to a lot of great games every week. I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it next year, just because teams have numbers next to their name doesn’t mean they’re good matches. Sometimes ranked teams also have blow outs against each other. Sometimes the best games can be between two obscure teams that just battle back and forth. However, this game should get a lot of attention, and it deserves it Texas takes on Texas A&M tonight.

Texas hanging tough and looking like they have the potential to win a national championship this year. They come into this game with a 10-1 record and are 6-1 in the conference. Their only loss this season was against Georgia. The loss was a 30-15 victory which they took on their home court. It’s a little concerning since that’s probably the best team that Texas has had to face this season and they were at home. Still, this Texas team is loaded. They have Quinn Ewers throwing the ball and he has 2,089 passing yards and 23 touchdowns this season. He has protected the ball pretty well and has only surrendered six interceptions this season. Their running game isn’t dominated by one guy like it was a few years ago with Bijon Robinson, but they have multiple guys they can throw out and attack the opposition. Texas also boasts the second-best defense in football in terms of total defense.

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Conner Weigman #15 of the Texas A&M Aggies throws a pass in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field on October 26, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Texas A&M is no slouch, but I’m not sure they’re on the same level as Texas. A&M enters the game as the 20th-ranked team in the nation. They are 8-3 overall and 5-2 within the conference. They are also coming off a loss, losing 43-41 in quadruple overtime against Auburn. Their other recent loss was against South Carolina when they lost 44-20. Both of these games were on the go, so I suppose it’s a little more understandable. The first loss of the season came against Notre Dame in the first game of the season. In between, they’ve beaten two ranked teams and beaten Missouri and LSU in home games. Texas A&M has the 44th best offense in football, so I think they can find a way to score some points against Texas. I’m more concerned that their defense won’t be able to get a stop when they need it.

I know this is a rivalry game and there is a lot at stake in this game. I’m sure Texas would probably still have a shot at the College Football Playoffs if they lose this game, but Texas A&M almost certainly won’t. The Longhorns should win this game by at least a touchdown. I will back them to win by 5 or more. Staple them.

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