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COLLEGE STATION — When Texas A&M football and the Texas Longhorns play Saturday, 4,755 long days will have passed since the last meeting. Despite the hiatus, it’s clear that there is no love lost between the two Lone Star State rivals.
“There is no doubt in my mind that the guys who are from the state of Texas understand this rivalry… It means a lot to this state,” sophomore captain Taurean York told reporters Monday.
As the Aggies and Longhorns look to renew a rivalry Saturday, the stakes could not be higher.
The winner will play in the SEC Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs. For the Aggies, this is the only path to a chance in the 12-team College Football Playoff field.
For the Longhorns, a loss means their seeding and playoff positioning would be out of their control, decided by the selection committee.
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After a trip Saturday night to Jordan-Hare Stadium, where the Aggies fell short in a thrilling four-overtime loss, the Aggies’ biggest dreams for the season are at stake this weekend.
“The mindset for me and the team is that we’re in the playoffs now. A lot of people are waiting for this 12-team playoff bracket to drop. We’re in it now. … It’s win or go home,” quarterback Marcel Reed told reporters Monday.
The No. 20 Aggies (8-3, 5-2 SEC) are tied for second and coming off that heart-breaking loss to the Auburn Tigers. However, >A&M must refocus because a Week 14 win is the only way to keep the Aggies’ College Football Playoff hopes alive.
Here are some takeaways from Elko’s comments Monday during his weekly conference with reporters:
A chance to right their wrongs
The Aggies didn’t spend much time dwelling on their tough four-overtime loss to Auburn. Thanks to Alabama’s loss Saturday to Oklahoma, the Aggies’…
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Author : Austin American-Statesman
Publish date : 2024-11-25 23:18:00
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