Both sides of the newly revived Lone Star Showdown will have a lot to prove when they hit the field for the final week of the regular season. Here are ways that both could emerge victorious with a lot on the line.
Between Marcel Reed, Noah Thomas and a still-questionable Rueben Owens for the Aggies and a hampered Quinn Ewers, Jaydon Blue and Isaiah Bond for the Longhorns, the offensive side of both teams will make for an exciting matchup, and that's before considering the defensive stars on either end.
With the newly revived Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown — resuming after a 13-year hiatus as a result of Texas A&M leaving the Big 12 for the SEC — all eyes will be on Kyle Field, especially with potential playoff implications at stake.Momentum will play a large role in the game, with the Longhorns being at a disadvantage.
On the flip side, the Aggies have a seemingly quick ticket to energy. Simple things like completing quick passes for first downs or staying on the field on third downs will be a way to feed off the crowd, while any-and-all defensive stops will also send the fans in a frenzy. And if experience says anything, Texas should be weary of "Mo Bamba" — even if he is a former Longhorn himself.Times have shown that the Aggies struggle with playing from behind. They certainly have the talent to not only compete with the Longhorns but beat them — especially at home. In order to do so, however, they'll need to captivate the crowd and turn positive gains into points.through the air, he'll set the Aggies up for offensive success, especially early on.
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