Texas and Texas A&M Gear Up for a High-Stakes Black Friday Showdown
This Texas vs. Texas A&M matchup is being talked about everywhere right now, and for good reason. The rivalry has been revived in full force, and this year’s game lands on Black Friday with both teams carrying huge storylines into the night. It’s one of those games where the stakes feel bigger than the regular season—because for both programs, they are.
Texas A&M comes in undefeated and sitting at No. 3, trying to lock down a spot in the SEC Championship Game for the first time ever. Their young quarterback, Marcel Reed, has been turning heads all season. He’s the kind of dual-threat QB who can flip a game with either his legs or his arm. His passing numbers have impressed analysts, and his playmakers—KC Concepcion and Mario Craver—have made life easier for him in the biggest moments. A&M’s comeback win against South Carolina, after trailing 30–3 at halftime, has already been called one of the greatest in school history, and Reed was right at the heart of it.
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On the other side, Texas walks into this rivalry game with a much different energy. The Longhorns started the season with sky-high expectations, mostly because Arch Manning was projected as a Heisman favorite from day one. That spotlight has been tough. He faced criticism early, especially after the team dropped two of its first five games. Manning later admitted that his play “was bad” and that he struggled with reading defenses and staying composed behind an unstable offensive line. But the turnaround has been noticeable. Over the last four games, he’s posted more than 1,300 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and even added a couple of scores on the ground. His teammates say he’s one of the most unfairly criticized players in college football, and yet he’s stayed locked in on improving and winning.
This rivalry is old—dating all the way back to 1915—and Texas still leads the series 77–37–5. It paused for a decade after the Aggies moved to the SEC, but since both programs now share the same conference again, this renewed battle feels more intense than ever. And with Texas still chasing slim playoff hopes, this game becomes a chance for Manning to silence the doubters and give the Longhorns a late-season surge.
For fans tuning in, the game airs on ABC at 7:30 p.m. ET, with streaming available on the ESPN app and Fubo. Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium will be packed with more than 100,000 fans, each side hoping their quarterback delivers the defining moment of the season.
It’s more than a rivalry now—it’s a collision of expectations, pressure, redemption, and legacy, all packed into one Friday night showdown.
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