Alex Dunlap (10-1)
The Aggies will not be ready for the Texas defense and the offense should be improved from last week with Ewers having a week to get healthy.
Texas 28 – Texas A&M 17
Travis Galey (10-1)
In my heart of hearts, I think Texas is the more talented team, probably much more talented. But we just don’t know how Quinn Ewers’s ankle will respond to treatment. If he’s anything like what we saw in the second half of the Kentucky game, Texas could be in trouble.
But I also struggle to figure out how A&M scores a lot of points in this game.
The final factor is the crowd. This game is going to be insane. The Aggies will be well lubricated and in full voice.
All of that means I think the result will be closer than the talent discrepancy suggests it should be.
Texas 27 - Texas A&M 25
Geoff Ketchum (10-1)
I just can't see the Aggies scoring enough points to beat Texas if Texas doesn't beat themselves with blocked punts, pick sixes and other game-leveling type plays. Quinn Ewers plays well for a half and Tre Wisner rushes for 100 yards to serve as the deal-closer.
Texas 27 - Texas A&M 17
Anwar Richardson (10-1)
The good news for Texas is the Longhorns have the 2nd ranked defense in the country. They lead the SEC in interceptions (17) and that's tied for 2nd in the country. They have a defensive line that can create pressure. Oh, Texas is only giving up an average of 12 points of game, which is 1st in the SEC (3rd in the country)
Even if Quinn Ewers isn't 100 percent healthy because of his mild ankle sprain, that should be enough.
However, if A&M can create the same pressure on that Georgia applied, it could be a much closer game. The key is Ewers needs to limit the turnovers - which he does a good job of - and avoid getting rattled on the road - which he did well against Alabama last year and Michigan this season.
Texas 31 - Texas A&M 20
Jason Suchomel (10-1)
This is a pretty close matchup on paper. In breaking down the match-ups, I have Texas winning this one by about six points, which goes along with the Vegas spread. Despite those match-ups, I think Texas wins this one by a wider margin. I’m just not sold on Texas A&M offensively, especially against arguably the nation’s top defense.
Texas 30 – Texas A&M 20
Quarter (9-2)
The Aggies will not be ready for the Texas defense and the offense should be improved from last week with Ewers having a week to get healthy.
Texas 28 – Texas A&M 17
Travis Galey (10-1)
In my heart of hearts, I think Texas is the more talented team, probably much more talented. But we just don’t know how Quinn Ewers’s ankle will respond to treatment. If he’s anything like what we saw in the second half of the Kentucky game, Texas could be in trouble.
But I also struggle to figure out how A&M scores a lot of points in this game.
The final factor is the crowd. This game is going to be insane. The Aggies will be well lubricated and in full voice.
All of that means I think the result will be closer than the talent discrepancy suggests it should be.
Texas 27 - Texas A&M 25
Geoff Ketchum (10-1)
I just can't see the Aggies scoring enough points to beat Texas if Texas doesn't beat themselves with blocked punts, pick sixes and other game-leveling type plays. Quinn Ewers plays well for a half and Tre Wisner rushes for 100 yards to serve as the deal-closer.
Texas 27 - Texas A&M 17
Anwar Richardson (10-1)
The good news for Texas is the Longhorns have the 2nd ranked defense in the country. They lead the SEC in interceptions (17) and that's tied for 2nd in the country. They have a defensive line that can create pressure. Oh, Texas is only giving up an average of 12 points of game, which is 1st in the SEC (3rd in the country)
Even if Quinn Ewers isn't 100 percent healthy because of his mild ankle sprain, that should be enough.
However, if A&M can create the same pressure on that Georgia applied, it could be a much closer game. The key is Ewers needs to limit the turnovers - which he does a good job of - and avoid getting rattled on the road - which he did well against Alabama last year and Michigan this season.
Texas 31 - Texas A&M 20
Jason Suchomel (10-1)
This is a pretty close matchup on paper. In breaking down the match-ups, I have Texas winning this one by about six points, which goes along with the Vegas spread. Despite those match-ups, I think Texas wins this one by a wider margin. I’m just not sold on Texas A&M offensively, especially against arguably the nation’s top defense.
Texas 30 – Texas A&M 20
Quarter (9-2)
