3 Bold Predictions for No. 3 Texas A&M vs. No. 16 Texas

The Lone Star Showdown between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Texas Longhorns is set to take place this Thanksgiving weekend, marking the Aggies' first trip to Austin since 2010. Texas A&M is aiming to complete a perfect regular season, while the Longhorns seek to disrupt their plans and re-enter the College Football Playoff conversation.

Key players for the Aggies include running backs Rueben Owens and Amari Daniels, who have been effective in the absence of Le'Veon Moss. The Aggies boast one of the nation's top run defenses, while the Longhorns rank eighth in rushing defense. Quarterback Marcel Reed will rely on top receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver to perform against a Longhorns defense that has struggled against the run recently.

Defensively, the game features standout players Cashius Howell of Texas A&M and Colin Simmons of Texas, both ranking in the top ten nationally for sacks. Howell's impact could be significant against a Longhorn