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When Family Goes to War: The History of Texas vs. Texas A&M

The Lone Star Showdown: When Tragedy Revealed the Truth About Texas vs Texas A&M On November 18, 1999, at 2:42 AM, a 59-foot stack of logs collapsed in College Station, killing 12 students and injuring 27 more. Eight days later, the University of Texas Longhorn Band marched onto Kyle Field carrying Texas A&M flags, and the most bitter rivalry in college football revealed its true nature. This is the complete history of Texas vs Texas A&M—a rivalry spanning 118 years that produced branded mascots, fight songs written specifically to insult each other, and even a 90-year tradition of building towers of fire. From the first game in 1894 (a 38-0 humiliation) through legends like John David Crow, Earl Campbell, and Ricky Williams, to the devastating bonfire collapse and the 13-year separation when A&M left for the SEC. Discover how college football rivalries can embody the deepest hatred and the strongest love—because beneath everything, they're family. Featured in this documentary: The 1917 branding of Bevo with "13-0" The Aggie Bonfire tradition and its tragic end Heisman winners Crow, Campbell, Williams, and Manziel The wrecking crew era and Texas' counter-dynasty The 2024 return: $1,100 average ticket prices and the most expensive regular season game in history This is hardcore college football history—where the game meets the stories that shaped America. Resources & Timeline: Visit our website for interactive timelines covering early American football history, the evolution of offensive schemes like the veer and triple option, and deep dives into the formations that changed the game. #CollegeFootball #TexasFootball #TexasAM #Rivalry #SportsHistory #CFB #LonghornNation #AggieNation