It wasn’t easy, but the Longhorns can once again claim bragging rights over their rivals, the Texas A&M Aggies. Texas used a strong first half and a stout defense in the second to win at Kyle Field 17-7.
This was the first meeting between the two bitter rivals since 2011, when UT won a thrilling 27-25 victory over Texas A&M in College Station. It was thought to be the final game of the rivalry. 13-years later, with Texas now in the SEC, the Horns once again reign supreme over the Aggies.
It was the Texas defense that really stood tall in the second half. Leading 17-0 and deep in Aggies territory, Horns QB Quinn Ewers threw a pick-6 that let A&M back in the game. Texas went on another sustained drive, but Ewers fumbled.
Texas A&M had a huge opportunity to cut the lead to three, but were stuffed in a goal line stand by the Longhorns defense that will be remembered for decades.