The only way playing them would be to our advantage, or even neutral for us would be if we epically destroyed them for at least 10 years straight.
Anything short of that and as soon as we lose to them, we're back to "little brother" status in the eyes of non-Aggies. This will include many recruits.
This will never be a fairly judged rivalry of "equals". Better to move on and let them flounder and remember their "Glory Days".
People of integrity expect to be believed, when they're not, they let time prove them right.