Is Texas a College Football Playoff team after upset of A&M? Longhorns make their case

In a surprising turn of events, the Texas Longhorns defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 27-17 at Royal-Memorial Stadium, impacting Texas A&M's quest for an undefeated season. The Longhorns used the opportunity to troll Aggies head coach Mike Elko, playing a clip of him declaring Texas A&M as "the state’s flagship program" during the game's final moments. Despite the loss, the Aggies, who are ranked No. 3 in the College Football Playoff, remain contenders for a playoff spot, having completed the regular season with an 11-1 record. Texas A&M's standout player, KC Concepcion, was limited to 57 yards in receptions, with the Aggies struggling offensively in the second half. Marcel Reed, the Aggies' quarterback, threw two interceptions and led in rushing with 71 yards.

Texas, now 9-3, staged a significant performance with Arch Manning contributing 179 passing yards and two touchdowns,