The Aggies took on the Longhorns at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 28th. The Aggies were going into the game with an 11-0 record, while the Longhorns were going in with an 8-3 record. The odds were in favor of the Longhorns, predicting they had a 53.1% of winning.
1st QuarterÂ
The 1st quarter went completely scoreless with both teams just punting. The only exception being a failed field goal attempt by the Aggies which was blocked by #91 Ethan Burke. The quarter ended with the game stuck at 0-0.
2nd Quarter
The Longhorns get on the board first with #49 Mason Shipley kicking a 41 yard field goal. The score was then 3-0. The Aggies are able to respond with #99 Jared Zirkel kicking a 31 yard field goal. The Aggies are able to expand their lead with an eight yard rushing touchdown by #7 KC Concepcion. The quarter ended with the Aggies leading 10-3.
3rd Quarter
The Longhorns scored first with #49 Mason Shipley kicking a 46 yard field goal. The Longhorns then proceed to take the lead when Arch Manning throws a complete 29 yard pass to Ryan Wingo for a touchdown. These were the only two scoring plays of the quarter, leaving the score at 10-13.
4th Quarter
To start off the 4th quarter, #81 Nick Townsend scores a two yard rushing touchdown. To keep A&M in the game, #22 EJ Smith scores a 13 yard rushing touchdown. With the Aggies trailing three points, the Longhorns give the final blow when #16 Arch Manning scores a 35 yard rushing touchdown. The Aggies are then shut down for the rest of the quarter, ending the game.
Game Stats
The Longhorns ended the game with 397 total yards, while A&M ended with 337. This game created a 4-way tie for first in the Southeastern Conference between: Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs, Ole Miss Rebels, and Texas A&M Aggies. The Longhorns are in a three-way tie for second between: Texas Longhorns, Oklahoma Sooners, and Vanderbilt Commodores.
