No. 16 Texas spoils No. 3 Texas A&M's perfect season 27-17, knocks Aggies out of SEC title game

Texas upsets Texas A&M, spoils Aggies' perfect season and secures spot in playoffs.

A stunning victory for No.16 Texas over No.3 Texas A&M has left the Longhorns with a taste of what could be - their third consecutive College Football Playoff bid. Despite being written off by many before the start of the season, a 27-17 win at the hands of an undefeated Texas A&M squad sends shockwaves throughout the college football world.

The difference-maker for Texas was quarterback Arch Manning, who threw a crucial touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo in the third quarter and ran for the clinching score late in the fourth quarter. The 29-yard touchdown pass gave Texas a 13-10 lead before Manning's 35-yard run put the Longhorns up 27-17.

The loss marks the end of Texas A&M's undefeated season, their first since joining the SEC in 2012. The Aggies' inability to recover from a sluggish third quarter, where they managed just three plays and punted three times, ultimately proved costly. Manning completed nine of his last 12 passes for 151 yards and six different receivers as Texas dominated the final stages of the game.

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed's Heisman Trophy hopes took a hit after he threw two fourth-quarter interceptions against the Longhorns. The Aggies' offense was stifled by Texas' defense, which bottled up Reed and his teammates in the second half.

Coach Steve Sarkisian hailed Manning as 'one of the best 12 teams in the country', suggesting that his team has what it takes to compete with the top-ranked teams. It's a message that will likely resonate with playoff committee members as Texas aims to secure their spot in the College Football Playoff for the third consecutive year.

The win marks the first time a three-loss team has made the playoffs since 2016. With two of those losses coming against top-ranked Ohio State and Georgia, it's clear that Texas had the talent all along - but needed some tough breaks and clutch performances to secure their spot in the postseason.

For Texas A&M, the loss stings after a perfect season was brought crashing down by one game. The Aggies will likely need to regroup and refocus after this heart-wrenching defeat.

the upset of the year for sure... texas was considered underdogs but proved everyone wrong , arch manning is a genius on field his clutch performance in 4th quarter sealed the deal and now they're gonna make playoffs again 1-2 losses don't matter when u r this strong

OMG I'm literally loving the Longhorns right now! They totally came out of nowhere to take down that undefeated Texas A&M squad . Arch Manning is a total rockstar QB, his stats are insane and he's definitely got what it takes to lead his team to the playoffs.

I mean, can you believe that Texas A&M was written off before the season even started? They had that perfect season going, but one game changed everything. It's like they were always just waiting for someone to slip up, and poor Marcel Reed just didn't get it done .

Coach Sarkisian is right though, Arch Manning is definitely one of the best QBs in the country . He's got that magic touch, and his team is definitely hungry for a playoff spot. It's gonna be super interesting to see how this all plays out in the end...and btw, what's up with the College Football Playoff format again?

OMG, what a game!!! I'm totally loving the underdog story of Texas - they were written off before the season even started, but now they're looking like legit Playoff contenders! Arch Manning is a total stud QB, btw . And can we talk about Marcel Reed's Heisman hopes? That second-half collapse was brutal for the Aggies.

I gotta say, though, Texas A&M had some major issues with their defense - it's like they couldn't stop anything . But you know what? I'm still hyped for both teams! College Football is all about crazy upsets and thrilling finishes - it never gets old . And that playoff spot? Forget about it, the Horns are gonna be there .

I mean, can you believe it? The underdog Longhorns pull off an upset like this? Texas has been on a hot streak all season, but I guess that's what happens when you're not as overhyped as some teams . Arch Manning is definitely the real MVP of this game - I mean, who else can turn it around with just 12 passes in the 4th quarter? The Aggies' defense was straight up toasted by Texas, but hey, at least they got to play a decent team before their season ended . And can we talk about Marcel Reed's Heisman hopes? I guess it's hard to compete when you're getting picked off like that . The fact that Texas is going to the playoffs for the third year in a row is just wild - they must have some kind of magic or something .

I'm loving this Texas vs Texas A&M matchup ! I mean, who saw that coming? The Longhorns were supposed to be the underdogs but they totally outplayed the Aggies. Arch Manning is like a total rockstar, dude ! He's got skills for days and proved everyone wrong by throwing that clutch TD pass in the 3rd quarter .

And can we talk about how Texas A&M's defense was shut down? Like, seriously? They couldn't even stop Texas' offense for most of the game . It's all on Marcel Reed now, and not looking good for him .

But you know what's even more crazy? Texas is going to the playoffs with only one loss ! I mean, they still have to play some tough games but if they keep playing like this, they've got a real shot at making it all the way to the championship .

OMG I'm freaking out for the Longhorns! They totally deserved that win against the Aggies ! Arch Manning is a GENIUS on the field ! That kid's got skills for days! And to be honest, Texas A&M didn't even look that good in the 4th quarter . I mean, two interceptions by Marcel Reed? Yeah, that's not gonna help his Heisman hopes . Anyways, can't wait to see what happens next for Texas - they've got a real shot at making it to the playoffs and who knows, maybe even winning it all!

idk why ppl were doubting texas all season lol they played some crazy good D & got huge performances from arch Manning the aggs had a bad 3rd quarter that changed everything game was on the line for them after that and they just fell short anyways congrats to texas, gonna be fun to watch 'em in the playoffs

I'm telling you, arch Manning is on another level ! They write him off before the season and he still manages to lead his team to a major upset. And that run by him in the fourth quarter? Game changer. The sec's gonna be interesting now - who's gonna take down Texas next?