Charlie Strong hints at Texas-Texas A&M rivalry renewal
When Texas A&M joined the SEC in 2012, it meant the end of its annual rivalry game with Texas. The game first occurred in 1894, and was played every year from 1915 to 2011, but has not happened since the Aggies left the Big 12 following the 2011 season.
It appears, however, that the battle between the Lone Star State powers could be coming back. Texas coach Charlie Strong told the Touchdown Club of Houston on Friday that the two schools are in talks of renewing the rivalry.
Texas coach Charlie Strong was asked when the Longhorns would play Texas A&M again. Said there is something being worked out
— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) June 10, 2016
A Longhorns spokesperson, however, said it’s further off than Strong suggested.
Pump the brakes. Texas spokesman says no specifics have been discussed between Texas and A&M regarding a football game.
— Ryan Autullo (@AutulloAAS) June 10, 2016
Texas won the last meeting, 27-25, on Nov. 24, 2011 in College Station. Since joining the SEC, Texas A&M has not established a permanent non-conference rival. The Aggies have scheduled season-opening meetings with Power 5 opponents, such as Arizona State last year and UCLA on Sept. 3 this season, but have been closing the season with LSU.