AUSTIN, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 14: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the game against the UTSA Roadrunners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Texas vs. Texas A&M continues one of the longer-standing rivalries this Thanksgiving holiday weekend as both Southeastern Conference programs square off in Austin, Texas on Friday night.
After the annual rivalry took a 13-year hiatus following the Aggies’ departure from the Big 12 to the Southeastern Conference in the early 2010s, the teams resumed their matchup in 2024. The Longhorns beat the Aggies, 17-7, at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.
The Longhorns and Aggies first played in 1894, with Texas defeating Texas A&M 38-0 in Austin, Texas.
More Information On Texas Vs. Texas A&M
No. 16 Texas, which is the most valuable Div. I college football program according to The Athletic, leads the all-time series against Texas A&M with a 77-37-5 record.
Dating back to 2000, Texas has won 10 of 13 games, including four of the last five matchups. This year, the Aggies under head coach Mike Elko — one of the least-paid coaches in the SEC per a USA Today database — are undefeated at 11-0 and No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings. As of now, Texas A&M would have a first-round bye in the postseason.
Meanwhile, the Longhorns — which are led by redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning — are 8-3 and on the outside of the College Football Playoff picture. Manning is fourth in the SEC in passing yards (2,763) and tied for third in throwing touchdowns (23).
What Time Is Texas Vs. Texas A&M?
Kickoff for the Friday night game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
ESPN/ABC’s No. 2 college football broadcasting group of Sean McDonough (play by play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter) will be on the call in Austin, Texas.
The Aggies are 2.5-point favorites against the Longhorns, according to the latest FanDuel Sportsbook betting odds. However, the ESPN Analytics matchup predictor currently says Texas has a 51.5% chance of winning the primetime game. The over/under is currently at 52.5 points, per FanDuel.
Ahead of Texas vs. Texas A&M, the Aggies are the third favorite (+750) to win the College Football Playoff Championship in January behind Indiana (+500) and the top favorite Ohio State (+175).