Texas A&M‘s Season Ends with Disappointing Loss to Texas
AUSTIN, TX – November 23, 2023 – Despite compiling an 11-1 regular season record, Texas A&M concluded its campaign with a 38-28 defeat at the hands of the University of Texas in a game played at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. the loss casts a shadow over what was otherwise a highly successful season for the Aggies, raising questions about their ability to compete with top-tier opponents.
The defeat stings particularly for Texas A&M, which entered the contest with College Football Playoff aspirations. While the Aggies will still await a potential New Year’s Six bowl invitation, the loss to their in-state rivals considerably diminishes the luster of their accomplishments.The outcome also hands Texas a decisive victory in the annual rivalry, bolstering their own postseason prospects.
Texas took an early lead with a 35-yard run by Manning at 7:04 in the first quarter, followed by a 13-yard run by E. Smith at 9:15.Townsend added a 2-yard rushing touchdown for the Longhorns at 14:57. Texas A&M responded, but ultimately couldn’t overcome the deficit.
Statistically, Texas held the edge in total net yards, 397 to 337. Texas excelled on the ground, amassing 218 rushing yards compared to A&M’s 157. Both teams recorded 19 first downs.Texas quarterback Manning completed 14 of 31 passes for 179 yards, while A&M’s Reed went 20-for-32 with 180 passing yards and two interceptions.
On the ground,Texas’s Wisner led all rushers with 19 carries for 155 yards. For Texas A&M, reed rushed for 71 yards on 12 attempts. Receiving, Endries of Texas had 4 receptions for 93 yards, while Concepcion of Texas A&M had 5 receptions for 57 yards.
Texas A&M’s Zirkel missed a 35-yard field goal attempt. The Longhorns secured two interceptions, while the Aggies recorded none.Texas was sacked twice for 17 yards lost, while A&M was sacked once for one yard.