Texas at Texas A&M: Live updates, score, highlights in Lone Star Showdown
For the first time in 13 years, Texas vs. Texas A&M is back. The rivalry dates back to 1894 and Saturday night’s revival of the series will have major implications for the SEC championship game and 12-team College Football Playoff.
The Texas vs. Texas A&M winner will punch a ticket to the SEC title game with a first-round bye up for grabs. It’s the only path to the CFP for the Aggies, while a Texas loss will leave the Longhorns waiting a week to make sure they’ve done enough to make the postseason tournament.
Texas leads the overall series, 76-37-5, including 25-22-2 in College Station. The Horns and Aggies will meet on the gridiron for the 119th time in history and the first time in the last 13 years on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
FINAL: Texas 17, Texas A& M 7
Texas will play Georgia next week in the SEC championship game.
Texas A&M stopped on 1-yard line
11/30/2024 09:55:23 PMFacing a 4th-and-goal from the Texas 1-yard line, the Longhorns defense stepped up and forced a turnover on downs for the goal-line stop against Texas A&M. Ethan Burke tackled Amari Daniels for a 3-yard loss. Texas will start its next drive from its 4-yard line with 4:36 remaining and holding onto a 17-7 lead.
Texas A&M blocks Texas punt
11/30/2024 09:48:23 PMAfter slowing down Tre Wisner and forcing a Texas punt, Texas A&M Jahdae Walker blocked Michael Kern’s punt attempt. The Aggies take over on the Texas 19-yard line with 7:48 to play in the fourth quarter.
Texas A&M forced to punt
11/30/2024 09:38:37 PMDespite getting the ball to midfield, opportunity slipped away from Texas A&M as the Aggies were forced to punt. Texas will take over from its 20-yard line with 10:51 remaining. The Longhorns lead 17-7.
End 3Q: Texas 17, Texas A&M 7
11/30/2024 09:29:38 PMTexas A&M will be looking at a 2nd-and-10 from its 11-yard line to open the fourth quarter.
Quinn Ewers fumbles inside red zone
11/30/2024 09:27:41 PMTrying to slide down on a scramble, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers saw the ball punched out of his hands for a turnover. Texas A&M takes over on its 11-yard line.
BJ Mayes injured
11/30/2024 09:24:01 PMTexas A&M defensive back BJ Mayes was slow to get up and was helped off the field late in the third quarter.
Will Lee pick-six
11/30/2024 09:11:37 PMTexas A&M defensive back Will Lee stepped up and picked off a deflected Quinn Ewers pass, running it back 93 yards for the Aggies touchdown. Texas now leads 17-7 with 5:42 remaining in the third quarter.
Kelvin Banks officially out
11/30/2024 09:09:49 PMTexas left tackle Kelvin Banks is officially out, in sweatpants on the Longhorns’ sidelines in the third quarter.
Texas piecing together 70-plus yard drive
11/30/2024 09:06:21 PMTexas is currently on a 70-plus-yard drive spanning more than three minutes, with Quinn Ewers finding Matthew Golden for a 25-yard pickup and a first down. The Longhorns have a 1st-and-10 from the Texas A&M 13-yard line with 7:39 remaining in the third quarter.
Texas punts early in 3Q
11/30/2024 08:53:54 PMAfter picking up a first down on the first drive of the second half, Texas picked up just seven yards on its next set of downs and punted. Texas A&M will take over on its 20-yard line with 12:53 remaining in the third quarter.
Marcel Reed update
11/30/2024 08:49:41 PMAccording to ESPN, Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed injured his left leg near the end of the first half but will play in the second half.
Second half underway
11/30/2024 08:49:05 PMTexas receives to start the second half. The Longhorns will start at their 28-yard line.
End 1H: Texas 17, Texas A&M 0
11/30/2024 08:27:26 PMTexas kicker Bert Auburn missed a 48-yard field goal attempt going into the half, but the Longhorns still lead 17-0.
Marcel Reed banged up
11/30/2024 08:24:15 PMTexas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed was banged up as the Aggies turned over on downs late in the first half. Reed gingerly walked off the field.
Texas settles for field goal
11/30/2024 08:16:23 PMDespite putting together an 11-play, 70-yard drive that was nearly five minutes long, Texas kicker Bert Auburn converted a 28-yard field goal to put the Longhorns up 17-0 late in the first half.
Will Lee drives Silas Bolden out of bounds
11/30/2024 08:10:36 PMTempers are starting to flare in the Lone Star Showdown, with Texas A&M defensive back Will Lee driving Texas wide receiver Silas Bolden out of bounds. Texas leads 14-0 at the two-minute warning in the first half.
Controversial non-targeting called
11/30/2024 08:00:46 PMTexas defensive back Andrew Mukuba was called for targeting when he helped bring down Texas A&M wide receiver Jabre Barber. After review, the targeting call was overturned as Texas A&M faced 4th-and-3 and was forced to punt.
Texas extends lead to 14-0
11/30/2024 07:51:17 PMTexas quarterback Quinn Ewers found running back Jaydon Blue on a wheel route, completing a 7-yard touchdown pass. The Longhorns extended their lead to 14-0 with 8:19 remaining in the second quarter.
Blue’s catch was initially ruled incomplete, but on review, he got a foot in the back of the endzone. Both of Texas’ touchdowns have come under review. Blue’s touchdown capped off an 8-play, 80-yard drive.
Quinn Ewers connects with Matthew Golden
11/30/2024 07:41:46 PMTexas quarterback Quinn Ewers connected with Matthew Golden on a 44-yard completion, an explosive play for the Longhorns to put them on the Texas A&M 23-yard line.
Vernon Broughton blows up Texas A&M offense
11/30/2024 07:40:02 PMTexas defensive lineman Vernon Broughton hurried Texas A&M Marcel Reed on 1st-and-10 on the Texas 42-yard line. Broughton sacked Reed on the next play for a 7-yard loss. Reed threw a 0-yard pass 3rd-and-17 as the Aggies were forced to punt.
Texas takes over on its 20-yard line with 12:43 remaining in the second quarter.
END 1Q: Texas 7, Texas A&M 0
11/30/2024 07:29:21 PMTexas leads 7-0 entering the second quarter thanks to Arch Manning’s 15-yard rushing touchdown.
Arch Manning rushes for touchdown
11/30/2024 07:24:41 PMCalled in on 4th-and-2, Arch Manning took a quarterback draw and broke multiple tackles for a 15-yard touchdown run. Manning’s physicality put the Longhorns up 7-0 with 3:03 remaining in the first quarter.
The play was initially called with Manning being out of bounds at the 1-yard line but was later overturned and called a touchdown.
Texas OT Kelvin Banks injured
11/30/2024 07:12:36 PMOn Quinn Ewers’ 26-yard scramble, Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks was injured as a Texas A&M defender came down on his ankle. Banks is viewed as a first-round pick and was able to walk off the field.
Marcel Reed picked off
11/30/2024 07:08:41 PMLooking downfield, Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed tried to find a wide receiver near the sideline but Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe stepped up and picked off Reed’s throw.
Texas goes three-and-out
11/30/2024 07:03:24 PMAfter stuffing Texas A&M on fourth down, the Longhorns went three-and-out. A 37-yard punt on fourth down puts Texas A&M at the 50-yard line with 9:03 remaining in the first quarter.
Texas A&M stopped on 4th down
11/30/2024 07:01:02 PMFacing a 4th-and-1 from the Texas 10-yard line, Texas stopped the Texas A&M offense and forced a turnover on downs. Texas takes over with 9:39 remaining in the first quarter.
Rueben Owens in game
11/30/2024 06:57:20 PMTexas A&M is in the midst of a 7-play, 64-yard drive to open the game and faces a 3rd-and-2 from the Texas 11-yard line. Running back Rueben Owens suffered a season-ending injury in fall camp but has worked his way back in time for the final regular season game.
Final update on Quinn Ewers
11/30/2024 06:48:49 PMQuarterback Quinn Ewers has been battling an ankle injury all week, but will play and get the start for the Longhorns.
“I think he’s going to play good football,” Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian told ESPN.
Kickoff
11/30/2024 06:47:38 PMTexas won the toss and has deferred to the second half. Texas A&M will receive to start the game.
Man riding Longhorn before Texas-Texas A&M game
11/30/2024 06:46:44 PMUniversity police in College Station asked a man who was seen riding a Longhorn with his dog to leave campus ahead of the game.
Final injury report
11/30/2024 05:50:40 PMQuinn Ewers is off the injury report for Texas heading into a rivalry showdown with Texas A&M. The quarterback has been progressing toward playing all week.
Texas:
DB Derek Williams Jr. – Out
RB CJ Baxter – Out
RB Christian Clark – Out
RB Velton Gardner – Out
Texas A&M:
WR Cyrus Allen – Out
DB Tyreek Chappell – Out
RB Le’Veon Moss – Out
OL Mark Nabou Jr. – Out
QB Jaylen Henderson – Out
RB Rueben Owens – Game time decision
DB Jaydon Hill – Game time decision
DB Will Lee III – Game time decision
Final line
11/30/2024 05:48:07 PMTexas enters the Lone Star Showdown as a 4.5-point favorite. The over-under is set at 49.5 points.