College Football: 25 most underappreciated team rivalries of all time

7. Texas Longhorns vs. Texas A&M Aggies

When it comes to in-state rivalries, there are a number to speak of in Texas — which makes sense given the size of the state and the number of high-profile college football programs that are present.

And the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies most certainly fit the bill when it comes to a rivalry. Their formerly annual meeting was one of the most high-profile games in the sport each season.

The two teams first went to battle on the gridiron back in 1894 and the Longhorns dominated the matchup early on. However, the game gained notoriety throughout the 20th century. For every year from 1915 to 2011, Texas and Texas A&M played one another, usually in the final game of the regular season.

In total, the Longhorns and Aggies have played 118 times and the former has a clear hold on the rivalry. Texas has a 76-37-5 record in matchups against Texas A&M throughout its history against one another. But with two teams that have enough bad blood to call out one another in their fight songs, that one-sided record isn’t relevant.

Unfortunately, though, Texas A&M’s decision to leave the Big 12 and join the SEC after the 2011 NCAA season has put the rivalry between these two on hold. The Longhorns and Aggies haven’t met since then, which is why the game has since become a bit underappreciated — fans just haven’t seen it.

And while there isn’t a renewal date in sight right now, here’s to hoping Texas and Texas A&M get back at it sooner rather than later.