After 13 years, Texas and Texas A&M are reigniting their storied college football rivalry. ESPN’s College GameDay aired live from College Station on Saturday, the final week of the 2024 regular season, marking the highly anticipated showdown.
The new rivalry, dubbed “The 98th Meeting,” took center stage on the popular pregame show, with analysts focusing on the high-stakes matchup. The highlight occurred during Lee Corso’s long-awaited headgear selection. With a packed house of Aggies fans watching, Corso held up a Texas A&M cap to taunt the home team, then dramatically threw it away.
Coach Corso wore Bevo next to Ty from @DudePerfect 😂🤘 pic.twitter.com/1q8NOcsjDi
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) November 30, 2024
“Forget it. Give me Bebo,” Corso said, wearing a Longhorn mascot head and flashing a Hook ‘Em Horns sign, drawing a mix of cheers and groans from the crowd.
The panel was divided on their predictions for the match. Nick Saban sided with Texas, while others leaned toward Texas A&M. Regardless of loyalty, the stakes are clear. Saturday’s winner advances to the SEC Championship Game with a chance to earn an automatic berth to the first 12-team College Football Playoff and a first-round bye.
Ewers status approaches matchup
The Longhorns’ chances may hinge on the health of quarterback Quinn Ewers, and his injury status remains a major storyline heading into the game.
Rivalry resumes after 13 years hiatus
Texas and Texas A&M last played in 2011, just before the Aggies moved from the Big 12 to the SEC. After the Longhorns moved to the SEC, they reunited in the same conference and the rivalry is back in full swing.
Texas State, ranked No. 4, remains in a solid position to even the CFP even with a loss, but the stakes are higher for Texas A&M, ranked No. 8. If the Aggies fail to perform in this monumental game, their postseason prospects become even more uncertain. Texas vs. Texas A&M is scheduled to air on ABC starting at 6:30 p.m.
