Texas vs. Texas A&M: The Black Friday Showdown That Could Change College Football Forever

The legendary rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies is gearing up for yet another epic chapter, right in the heart of Austin this coming Black Friday. Mark your calendars for the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. Central on November 28 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium—a matchup as rich in history as it is in passion. This game isn’t just any fixture; it rekindles a long-standing Thanksgiving weekend tradition, returning to the Friday after Thanksgiving stage for the first time since 2007. Over the years, these gridiron giants have clashed 15 times on this very day, with an astonishing 84 out of their 119 meetings unfolding on Thanksgiving or the day after. Beyond the nostalgia, this will be the 120th showdown since their inaugural faceoff in 1894, with Texas holding a commanding edge both overall and on their home turf. As the Longhorns, under Steve Sarkisian’s leadership, gear up for what promises to be an electrifying season start, fans can hardly contain their excitement for this storied contest to return to Austin. It’s more than just a game—it’s a celebration of tradition, rivalry, and everything that makes college football breathtaking. LEARN MORE

The 2025 meeting marks a return to a Thanksgiving weekend tradition, as it will be the first time since 2007 that the game is played on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The rivalry was played on Thanksgiving Day from 2008 to 2011, and prior to that, it was regularly scheduled for the Friday of the holiday weekend from 1996 to 2007. In total, Texas and Texas A&M have met 15 times on the day after Thanksgiving and 84 of their 119 matchups have been held on Thanksgiving or the following day.The Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies will head to Austin for their storied football rivalry on Black Friday this fall, with kickoff for the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown set for 6:30 p.m. Central time on Friday, Nov. 28, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, the schools announced Thursday.

This year’s game will be the 120th meeting in a series that dates back to 1894. Texas leads the all-time series 77-37-5, including a 46-12-1 advantage in Austin. The Longhorns have won four of the last five contests, with the only loss in that span coming in Austin in 2010. The 2025 matchup will be the first time the teams have played in Austin since 2010, following games in College Station in 2011 and 2024.The Longhorns are entering their fifth season under coach Steve Sarkisian. Over the past two seasons, Texas has posted a 25-5 record, reached consecutive College Football Playoff semifinals, made an SEC Championship Game appearance and captured a Big 12 title. Texas opens the 2025 season on Aug. 30 at Ohio State, with its home opener against San Jose State on Sept. 6. Other home games include UTEP (Sept. 13), Sam Houston (Sept. 20), Vanderbilt (Nov. 1), Arkansas (Nov. 22) and the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M (Nov. 28).