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Quinn Ewers, Texas Excite CFB Fans in Win vs. TAMU to Clinch SEC Title Game Berth

Zach BacharContributor IDecember 1, 2024

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: Quinn Ewers #3 of the Texas Longhorns throws the ball during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on November 30, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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With a spot in the SEC Championship Game on the line, No. 3 Texas secured a hard-fought 17-7 win over No. 20 Texas A&M on Saturday night.

The Longhorns were held scoreless in the second half after a hot start, but they were still able to emerge victorious due to an impressive defensive performance.

Texas Football @TexasFootball

WE'LL TAKE THAT, THANKS🤘 <a href="https://t.co/sVYHiPQ497">pic.twitter.com/sVYHiPQ497</a>

Texas allowed just 248 total yards while the Aggies' lone touchdown was a pick six in the second half. Texas A&M nearly found the end zone again in the fourth quarter, but the Longhorns forced a turnover on downs with a goal-line stand.

Texas Football @TexasFootball

ETHAN BURKE WITH THE STOP ❌🛑<a href="https://twitter.com/eburke4lax?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@eburke4lax</a> <a href="https://t.co/gaj2SZcPuN">pic.twitter.com/gaj2SZcPuN</a>

Quinn Ewers dealt with some inconsistency, finishing 17-of-28 for 218 yards and a touchdown as well as the aforementioned interception that was returned for a score. He also fumbled the ball in the Aggies' red zone near the end of the third quarter.

Texas A&M Football @AggieFootball

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Still, head coach Steve Sarkisian's team earned a fifth straight win and will face No. 7 Georgia in the SEC title game.

Fans praised the achievement.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

THE SEC TITLE GAME IS SET 🍿<br><br>TEXAS WILL FACE GEORGIA AFTER A 17-7 W OVER TEXAS A&amp;M 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/KoojNCaL2Q">pic.twitter.com/KoojNCaL2Q</a>

CJ Vogel @CJVogel_OTF

Texas is going to the SEC Championship in year one.

Leah Vann @LVann_Sports

I was told Texas wasn't going to be ready for the SEC.

Emmanuel Acho @EmmanuelAcho

TEXAS DEFENSE STAND UP!!!!! <br><br>The pride and winning tradition of the Texas Longhorns will not be entrusted to the weak nor the timid. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/TexasFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexasFootball</a>

Zach Barnett @zach_barnett

In its first year in the conference, Texas is going to a place Texas A&amp;M hasn't been—the SEC Championship—and clinched their trip on A&amp;M's field.

Geoff Ketchum @gkketch

There's still a lot of football to be played, but this has been a hell of a performance by the Longhorns. Heard nothing but confidence from people connected to players all week. Justified.

One Stop Texas @OneStopHorns

STEVE SARKISIAN IS 11-1 IN THE REGULAR SEASON IN BACK TO BACK YEARS FOR THE LONGHORNS<br><br>FIRST YEAR IN THE CONFERENCE AND WERE HEADED TO THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP <a href="https://t.co/1l8uBVbxME">pic.twitter.com/1l8uBVbxME</a>

Myra✨ @thatgirlmyra_

texas sure shut up all those folks saying they weren't ready to be in the SEC 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sophomore running back Quintrevion Wisner buoyed the Longhorns' rushing attack, picking up 186 yards on 33 carries. Backup quarterback Arch Manning also saw limited playing time, rushing for 14 yards and a touchdown.

ESPN @espn

ARCH MANNING COMES INTO THE GAME ON FOURTH DOWN AND SCORES AN UNREAL TOUCHDOWN 🔥<br><br>TEXAS STRIKES FIRST IN COLLEGE STATION 😤 <a href="https://t.co/dLUneP8qpf">pic.twitter.com/dLUneP8qpf</a>

The stage is now set for a rematch between Georgia and Texas, with the Bulldogs winning the first matchup by the final score of 30-15 on Oct. 19.

The SEC title clash is on Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. ET.