### Postgame Thoughts
**By Robert Behrens**
*November 28, 2025 – 8:22 PM PST*
The game opened in familiar fashion for Texas A&M. The Aggies came out nervous, struggling to establish early rhythm. Their defense managed to keep things close for the first two quarters, but Texas held firm, waiting patiently for their chance.
### First Half Battle
A&M showed flashes of promise before halftime — a few solid runs and quick defensive adjustments offered a brief sense of optimism. Still, the offense looked hesitant, missing several key chances to extend drives. Momentum never truly broke their way.
### Texas Takes Control
When the teams returned from the locker room, the Longhorns took command. Their offense hit full stride, exploiting the Aggie defense with precision passes and decisive runs. By the end of the third quarter, the tone of the game had shifted entirely. Texas found balance and confidence; A&M seemed to fade with every possession.
### Final Moments and Reflection
The Aggies tried to rally late, but missed tackles and conservative play-calling sealed their fate. Texas closed the game with composure, turning a close contest into a controlled 27–17 victory.
> “The second half wasn’t about effort,” one A&M fan lamented after the game. “It was about composure, and Texas had all of it.”
The loss left A&M supporters with a familiar ache — the kind that comes from opportunity squandered and rivals ascendant once again.
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**Author’s Summary:** Texas overpowered Texas A&M in the second half, showing composure and balance as the Aggies’ hopes unraveled in a 27–17 loss.
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