The Texas A&M Aggies are preparing for a pivotal clash in the 2026 college football season, when they will host their arch‑rival Texas Longhorns at Kyle Field in Week 13. The matchup marks the third straight year the two in‑state powers have met, a streak that has left the Aggies hungry for a breakthrough.
A Renewed Rivalry
Aggies fans remember the last time the teams met in Austin, when Texas edged A&M 27‑17, and the season before that, when the Longhorns posted a 17‑7 victory in College Station. Overall, Texas holds a 33‑63‑3 edge in the series, but the Aggies have been narrowing the gap, especially after an 11‑2 finish in the most recent campaign.
For Texas A&M, the game represents more than bragging rights; it is a chance to finally capture a win over the Longhorns since 2010. Head coach Jimbo Fisher’s staff has emphasized discipline and execution, hoping to translate the momentum from a strong 2025 season into a historic victory on home turf.
Longhorns’ 2025 Campaign
The Longhorns finished the 2025 season tied for fifth in the SEC with a 10‑3 overall record and a 6‑2 conference slate, a performance that kept them out of the College Football Playoff. Their 13‑3 record and semifinal run in 2024 set a high bar, but the team will look to rebuild and push for a deeper playoff run in 2026.
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The showdown will take place under the lights of Kyle Field, a venue that has become a fortress for the Aggies, and will be broadcast nationally as fans on both sides await the next chapter in a rivalry that dates back more than a century.