Texas A&M goes for first SEC title berth with Texas and Arch Manning in the way

No. 3 Texas A&M travels to No. 16 Texas on Friday with a chance to clinch its first SEC championship game berth, adding extra an extra storyline to the long-awaited renewal of the Lone Star rivalry.

The Aggies (11-0, 7-0 SEC, No. 3 CFP) remain unbeaten behind a defense that has carried them through tight league battles, but a loss in Austin would leave their path to Atlanta uncertain. 

At 8-3 and 5-2 in the SEC, the Longhorns are surging at the right time, sparked by Arch Manning’s breakout six-touchdown performance in Saturday's win over Arkansas.

Manning’s rise has given Texas’ offense a second wind with momentum as the programs meet for the first time as SEC foes. A&M aims to keep its playoff hopes intact, while Texas looks to spoil its rival’s perfect season and add to its own bowl position.

A good night cap for Black Friday (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC). 

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