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Keys to the Game: Texas A&M at Texas

Bucky McMillan's first crack at the Lone Star Showdown has arrived as Texas A&M meets red-hot Texas in Austin on Saturday night. While the Moody Center will certainly be a hostile environment, the Aggies have enough star power and depth to flip the script and leave with a win.
By Luke Evangelist
January 17, 2026
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Opponent: Texas Longhorns
Time/Channel: 5 p.m. CT; ESPN
Game Location: Austin, TX
2025-26 record: 11-6 (2-2 SEC)
NET Ranking: 39 (Quadrant 1 road game)

What the Oddsmakers Think

Point Spread:
Consensus Sportsbook: Texas, -5.5

Point Total:
Consensus Sportsbook: 164.5 points

KenPom’s Win Probability:
Texas A&M: 34%

KenPom’s Projected Score:
Texas 85, Texas A&M 80

The Lone Star Showdown is here.

Two new coaches. Two new teams. Some familiar faces.

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