Texas A&M's Lone Star Showdown against Texas scheduled for primetime

TL;DR

Texas A&M's Lone Star Showdown against Texas is set for 6:30 p.m. CT on November 27, airing on ABC. The game, a key rivalry, was traditionally played on Thanksgiving but has been rescheduled for better attendance.

Key points

Lone Star Showdown scheduled for November 27 at 6:30 p.m. CT
Game will be aired on ABC
Traditionally played on Thanksgiving, rescheduled for better attendance
Texas A&M ranked 10th, Texas ranked 5th in early rankings
Matchup highly anticipated by fans

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Texas A&M football's greatest rivalry, the Week 13 Lone Star Showdown against Texas, has been officially scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT, 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 27, and will be aired on ABC.

The Lone Star showdown was traditionally played on Thanksgiving, giving sports fans in Texas an excellent matchup to wrap up the holiday after the Dallas Cowboys' annual Thanksgiving afternoon game. After Texas joined the SEC and the rivalry resumed, however, the game was rescheduled to a time more friendly for in-person spectators. In 2024, the match was on a Saturday in College Station, while last season it was moved to Friday in Austin.

After making the College Football Playoffs for the first time in program history, Texas A&M was rewarded with a 10th-place rank in ESPN's way-too-early Top-25. The Aggies have a high-octane offensive unit, led by junior QB Marcel Reed and an exciting cast of receivers, yet ESPN has Texas ranked five spots higher at #5.

While we still have over half a year until the matchup begins, ABC's early scheduling indicates it is a highly anticipated game.

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Q&A

What time is the Lone Star Showdown between Texas A&M and Texas?

The Lone Star Showdown is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on November 27.

Why was the Lone Star Showdown rescheduled from Thanksgiving?

The game was rescheduled to accommodate in-person spectators after Texas joined the SEC and the rivalry resumed.

How are Texas A&M and Texas ranked ahead of the Lone Star Showdown?

Texas A&M is ranked 10th in ESPN's way-too-early Top-25, while Texas is ranked 5th.