Why Texas A&M's loss to Texas clouds Aggies' College Football Playoff resume

Texas A&M, ranked No. 3, faced a setback in their first meeting with rival Texas, ranked No. 16, in 15 years, losing 27-17 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Aggies, who had a perfect 11-0 season start, aimed to secure their first SEC Championship Game appearance and a College Football Playoff first-round bye. However, the game marked a return to form for Texas A&M's past struggles, despite leading 10-3 at halftime. Texas capitalized with a 17-0 third-quarter run, featuring key plays from Arch Manning and Quintrevion Wisner.

Texas A&M's quarterback Marcel Reed threw two interceptions in the final quarter, sealing the Aggies' fate. The loss not only halted their championship aspirations but also positioned them among other one-loss teams, potentially affecting their playoff standing. Despite this, Texas A&M remains eligible for the College Football Playoff with an 11-1