Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is likely to play in the upcoming Lone Star Showdown against the Texas A&M Aggies, based on the latest availability report from the Southeastern Conference. Despite injuring his ankle in the previous game against Kentucky, Ewers seems to be on track to take the field this Saturday.
The Longhorns are currently favored by 6 points over the Aggies, according to ESPN BET. Historically, the Aggies have performed well against top five teams, with a 22-11 record against the spread over the past 30 seasons. However, they have struggled in their last three games, failing to cover the spread each time. On the other hand, the Longhorns have not fared well against ranked opponents since 2010, with an 8-16 record against the spread, the worst in FBS among teams with at least 15 games.
This will be the third time this season that Texas is favored on the road, the most of any FBS team. Conversely, it will be the 16th time this season that a ranked home team is the underdog, with those teams holding an 11-4 record against the spread.
The winner of the Lone Star Showdown will go on to face Georgia in the SEC championship game. Texas currently leads the SEC with a 6-1 record, while A&M is close behind at 5-2. However, a victory for the Aggies would give them a chance to advance to the championship game through a tiebreaker. Georgia has already secured their spot in the championship game with a 6-2 conference record and tiebreakers over Texas and Tennessee.
The stage is set for an exciting matchup between the Longhorns and the Aggies, with both teams looking to secure a spot in the SEC championship game. Fans can expect a highly anticipated showdown between these two rivals as they battle it out on the field for a chance at the title.
