Thirteen years ago, future Hall of Fame kicker Justin Tucker nailed a 40-yard field goal that sent Texas to an emotional 27-25 victory over Texas A&M. The next year, the Aggies joined the SEC and the game went dark.

Of course, as good as A&M’s defense is, Texas’ is better by most metrics. Top five. The Longhorns have handled dual-threat quarterbacks such as Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia and Taylen Green of Arkansas. At the very least, I’d rank the opposing defenses a push.

The Texas Longhorns and Texas Aggies renew their football rivalry at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in College Station with winner earning a spot in the SEC title game against Georgia. A few things to know: How can I watch The game will be televised on ABC and streamed on the ESPN family of apps.

As the Lone Star Showdown returns to the college football world for the first time in over a decade, look back at the storied history of the