Kimberly Maisel

11/30/2024

texas

On a crisp Saturday night, the Texas Longhorns solidified their place in the SEC championship game by triumphing over the Texas A&M Aggies, marking their first venture into the league with resounding success. Powered by Quintrevion Wisner’s stellar 186-yard rushing performance and Quinn Ewers' efficient passing, Texas secured a 17-7 victory. A strong defensive showing complemented their offensive efforts, with Ethan Burke making a crucial stop to maintain Texas’ lead. Not without drama, Ewers’ turnovers provided the Aggies with scoring chances, but Texas A&M fell short in capitalizing on key opportunities. The historic rivalry drew a star-studded crowd and met with high emotions as familiar traditions resumed. This victory edges Texas closer to a conference title with their next matchup against No. 6 Georgia. The Aggies, concluding their regular season at 8-4, await post-season bowl selections. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized the significance of their achievements, having overcome a mid-season defeat to Georgia, heralding a promising end to their regular season.