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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Thirteen years is a long time for hate to simmer.
It finally came to a boil Saturday evening as Texas and Texas A&M reunited on Thanksgiving weekend. The two programs had everything to play for: A SEC championship, their College Football Playoff lives and, of course, bragging rights more than a decade in the making.
The get-in price: More than $1,000, the most expensive ticket in history. The crowd? Tailgating started before as sun rose with College Gameday in town. Everyone from Matthew McConaughey and former Texas governor Rick Perry dotted the sidelines.
It had to be a classic, right?
Well, in a throwback sense at least. Texas’ defense pitched one of the best performances in program history, bailing out a turnover prone offense, and showcased what is evident after 12 games.
“We’re the best (defense) in the nation,” Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins said.
Good luck arguing with the 6-foot-5, 320-pound All-American candidate at defensive tackle after the Longhorns’ 17-7 win on the road at No. 20 Texas A&M (8-4). Texas’ defense didn’t allow a point. The Aggies only managed to score after a Quinn Ewers’ red zone pass was tipped and returned for a touchdown.
Otherwise, Texas A&M’s offense had no answers. It averaged 2.9 yards per rush, 4.3 yards per play, turned the ball over two times and went 0-for-3 on fourth down.
No moment better represents Texas A&M’s offensive helplessness better than a 4th-and-goal play from Texas’ one-yard line with 4:36 remaining. The Aggies, fresh off a blocked punt, had a chance to cut the Longhorns’ lead to three. Only one yard stood between Texas A&M and absolute pandemonium.
Texas linebacker Anthony Hill’s mindset in that moment? “Excited.”
“We feel like…
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Author : Chris Hummer
Publish date : 2024-12-01 15:10:00
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