Undefeated Texas A&M an early favorite in Friday night's Lone Star Showdown at Texas

Undefeated Texas A&M (11-0, 7-0 SEC) is favored by 2.5 points over Texas (7-3, 5-2 SEC) in their upcoming Lone Star Showdown, set for Friday at 6:30 pm CT in Austin, broadcast on ABC. Texas A&M, ranked third, recently defeated Samford 48-0. Texas, ranked 17th, secured a 52-37 win over Arkansas with quarterback Arch Manning making history by scoring touchdowns via passing, rushing, and receiving in a single game. Manning has thrown for 2,763 yards and 23 touchdowns this season. Texas A&M's quarterback Marcel Reed, who has 2,752 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, is currently fifth in Heisman Trophy odds. The rivalry, dating back to 1894, resumed with Texas joining the SEC in 2024. Last year, Texas won 17-7 in College Station. Texas linebacker Anthony