It’s been almost five years since Texas A&M and Texas last played, and though new Aggies athletic director Scott Woodward has “no objection” to renewing the rivalry, he believes that won’t happen in the near future.
“We have to really assess what is our best path to winning the (Southeastern Conference) West,” Woodward told the Daily Tribune. “I don’t foresee anything happening in the near future. There are a lot of opinions well above my pay grade. Rivalries, I think, are healthy for the game.
“It’ll be something we’ll consider,” he added. “It’ll be a discussion I’ll have to have. I have no objection to it. It’s something that has to work for us and for folks.”
Texas A&M joined the SEC prior to the 2012 season, putting an end to the heated rivalry, at least for the time being.
Texas leads the series 76-35-5 — a rivalry that dates back all the way to the 1894 season. The Longhorns won the final matchup in 2011, 27-25 in College Station.
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
